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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.50, 22,017.99 and 5,442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.50, 22,017.99 and 5,442.50 is: 8,164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.50 : 22,017.99 = 5,442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.50/22,017.99 = 5,442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.50x = 22,017.99 × 5,442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.50x = 119,832,910.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,832,910.58/14,676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,164.95

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