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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.28, 22,059.99 and 5,344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.28, 22,059.99 and 5,344.70 is: 8,014.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.28 : 22,059.99 = 5,344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.28/22,059.99 = 5,344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.28x = 22,059.99 × 5,344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.28x = 117,903,891.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,903,891.53/14,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.52

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