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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.33, 22,073.38 and 5,348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.33, 22,073.38 and 5,348.45 is: 8,026.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.33 : 22,073.38 = 5,348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.33/22,073.38 = 5,348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.33x = 22,073.38 × 5,348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.33x = 118,058,369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,058,369.26/14,709.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,026.09

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