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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.79, 22,462.09 and 5,117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.79, 22,462.09 and 5,117.37 is: 7,670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.79 : 22,462.09 = 5,117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.79/22,462.09 = 5,117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.79x = 22,462.09 × 5,117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.79x = 114,946,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,946,825.50/14,984.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.90

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