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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.08, 21,993.48 and 5,303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.08, 21,993.48 and 5,303.76 is: 7,952.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.08 : 21,993.48 = 5,303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.08/21,993.48 = 5,303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.08x = 21,993.48 × 5,303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.08x = 116,648,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,648,139.48/14,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,952.52

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