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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,725.72, 22,087.86 and 5,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,725.72, 22,087.86 and 5,491 is: 8,236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,725.72 : 22,087.86 = 5,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,725.72/22,087.86 = 5,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,725.72x = 22,087.86 × 5,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,725.72x = 121,284,439.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,284,439.26/14,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,236.23

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