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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.61, 22,094.82 and 5,369.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.61, 22,094.82 and 5,369.67 is: 8,059.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.61 : 22,094.82 = 5,369.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.61/22,094.82 = 5,369.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.61x = 22,094.82 × 5,369.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.61x = 118,641,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,641,892.11/14,720.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,059.58

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