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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,725.72, 22,090.62 and 5,364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,725.72, 22,090.62 and 5,364.52 is: 8,047.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,725.72 : 22,090.62 = 5,364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,725.72/22,090.62 = 5,364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,725.72x = 22,090.62 × 5,364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,725.72x = 118,505,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,505,572.80/14,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.52

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