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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,988.54, 22,483.20 and 5,127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,988.54, 22,483.20 and 5,127.76 is: 7,691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,988.54 : 22,483.20 = 5,127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,988.54/22,483.20 = 5,127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,988.54x = 22,483.20 × 5,127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,988.54x = 115,288,331.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,288,331.23/14,988.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.76

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