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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.59, 22,081.28 and 5,367.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.59, 22,081.28 and 5,367.85 is: 8,047.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.59 : 22,081.28 = 5,367.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.59/22,081.28 = 5,367.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.59x = 22,081.28 × 5,367.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.59x = 118,528,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,528,957.06/14,729.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.00

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