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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.97, 22,475.31 and 5,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.97, 22,475.31 and 5,122.80 is: 7,683.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.97 : 22,475.31 = 5,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.97/22,475.31 = 5,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.97x = 22,475.31 × 5,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.97x = 115,136,518.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,136,518.07/14,984.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,683.47

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