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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.52, 22,027.50 and 5,330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.52, 22,027.50 and 5,330.33 is: 7,991.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.52 : 22,027.50 = 5,330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.52/22,027.50 = 5,330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.52x = 22,027.50 × 5,330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.52x = 117,413,796.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,413,796.55/14,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.94

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