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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.48, 21,889.36 and 5,353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.48, 21,889.36 and 5,353.44 is: 8,030.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.48 : 21,889.36 = 5,353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.48/21,889.36 = 5,353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.48x = 21,889.36 × 5,353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.48x = 117,183,375.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,183,375.40/14,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,030.39

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