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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,706, 22,060.08 and 5,472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,706, 22,060.08 and 5,472 is: 8,208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,706 : 22,060.08 = 5,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,706/22,060.08 = 5,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,706x = 22,060.08 × 5,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,706x = 120,712,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,712,757.76/14,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,208.40

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