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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.98, 22,059.14 and 5,344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.98, 22,059.14 and 5,344.89 is: 8,015.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.98 : 22,059.14 = 5,344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.98/22,059.14 = 5,344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.98x = 22,059.14 × 5,344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.98x = 117,903,567.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,903,567.35/14,709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.21

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