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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.70, 22,477.05 and 5,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.70, 22,477.05 and 5,124.30 is: 7,686.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.70 : 22,477.05 = 5,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.70/22,477.05 = 5,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.70x = 22,477.05 × 5,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.70x = 115,179,147.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,179,147.32/14,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,686.45

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