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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,684.54, 22,021.57 and 5,322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,684.54, 22,021.57 and 5,322.13 is: 7,981.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,684.54 : 22,021.57 = 5,322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,684.54/22,021.57 = 5,322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,684.54x = 22,021.57 × 5,322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,684.54x = 117,201,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,201,671.88/14,684.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,981.30

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