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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,628.54, 21,937.35 and 5,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,628.54, 21,937.35 and 5,266.02 is: 7,897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,628.54 : 21,937.35 = 5,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,628.54/21,937.35 = 5,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,628.54x = 21,937.35 × 5,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,628.54x = 115,522,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,522,523.85/14,628.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,897.06

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