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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.11, 21,955.91 and 5,283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.11, 21,955.91 and 5,283.84 is: 7,925.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.11 : 21,955.91 = 5,283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.11/21,955.91 = 5,283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.11x = 21,955.91 × 5,283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.11x = 116,011,489.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,011,489.08/14,637.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.85

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