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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,700.23, 22,043.97 and 5,337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,700.23, 22,043.97 and 5,337.14 is: 8,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,700.23 : 22,043.97 = 5,337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,700.23/22,043.97 = 5,337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,700.23x = 22,043.97 × 5,337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,700.23x = 117,651,754.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,651,754.05/14,700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,003.40

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