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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.64, 22,476.98 and 5,124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.64, 22,476.98 and 5,124.01 is: 7,686.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.64 : 22,476.98 = 5,124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.64/22,476.98 = 5,124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.64x = 22,476.98 × 5,124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.64x = 115,172,270.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,172,270.29/14,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,686.02

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