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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.95, 21,991.30 and 5,297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.95, 21,991.30 and 5,297.43 is: 7,946.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.95 : 21,991.30 = 5,297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.95/21,991.30 = 5,297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.95x = 21,991.30 × 5,297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.95x = 116,497,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,497,256.03/14,660.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,946.09

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