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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,689.30, 22,033.95 and 5,329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,689.30, 22,033.95 and 5,329.09 is: 7,993.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,689.30 : 22,033.95 = 5,329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,689.30/22,033.95 = 5,329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,689.30x = 22,033.95 × 5,329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,689.30x = 117,420,902.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,420,902.61/14,689.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,993.64

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