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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,690.48, 22,035.72 and 5,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,690.48, 22,035.72 and 5,451.44 is: 8,177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,690.48 : 22,035.72 = 5,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,690.48/22,035.72 = 5,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,690.48x = 22,035.72 × 5,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,690.48x = 120,126,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,126,405.44/14,690.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,177.16

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