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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.72, 22,090.86 and 5,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.72, 22,090.86 and 5,493 is: 8,239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.72 : 22,090.86 = 5,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.72/22,090.86 = 5,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.72x = 22,090.86 × 5,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.72x = 121,345,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,345,093.98/14,727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,239.23

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