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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.47, 22,075.65 and 5,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.47, 22,075.65 and 5,354.24 is: 8,033.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.47 : 22,075.65 = 5,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.47/22,075.65 = 5,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.47x = 22,075.65 × 5,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.47x = 118,198,217.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,198,217.88/14,713.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.33

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