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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.52, 22,013.28 and 5,194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.52, 22,013.28 and 5,194.88 is: 7,792.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.52 : 22,013.28 = 5,194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.52/22,013.28 = 5,194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.52x = 22,013.28 × 5,194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.52x = 114,356,348.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,356,348.01/14,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,792.32

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