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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.47, 22,476.06 and 5,123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.47, 22,476.06 and 5,123.30 is: 7,684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.47 : 22,476.06 = 5,123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.47/22,476.06 = 5,123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.47x = 22,476.06 × 5,123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.47x = 115,151,598.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,151,598.20/14,985.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,684.22

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