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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.70, 22,013.55 and 5,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.70, 22,013.55 and 5,445.30 is: 8,167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.70 : 22,013.55 = 5,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.70/22,013.55 = 5,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.70x = 22,013.55 × 5,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.70x = 119,870,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,870,383.82/14,675.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,167.95

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