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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.66, 22,470.44 and 5,130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.66, 22,470.44 and 5,130.58 is: 7,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.66 : 22,470.44 = 5,130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.66/22,470.44 = 5,130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.66x = 22,470.44 × 5,130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.66x = 115,286,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,286,390.06/14,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.47

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