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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.39, 22,057.16 and 5,342.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.39, 22,057.16 and 5,342.81 is: 8,011.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.39 : 22,057.16 = 5,342.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.39/22,057.16 = 5,342.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.39x = 22,057.16 × 5,342.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.39x = 117,847,078.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,847,078.02/14,709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.69

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