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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,702.48, 22,053.72 and 5,340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,702.48, 22,053.72 and 5,340.76 is: 8,011.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,702.48 : 22,053.72 = 5,340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,702.48/22,053.72 = 5,340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,702.48x = 22,053.72 × 5,340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,702.48x = 117,783,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,783,590.52/14,702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.14

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