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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676, 22,017.24 and 5,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676, 22,017.24 and 5,442 is: 8,164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676 : 22,017.24 = 5,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676/22,017.24 = 5,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676x = 22,017.24 × 5,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676x = 119,817,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,817,820.08/14,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,164.20

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