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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,731.09, 22,083.53 and 5,369.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,731.09, 22,083.53 and 5,369.35 is: 8,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,731.09 : 22,083.53 = 5,369.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,731.09/22,083.53 = 5,369.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,731.09x = 22,083.53 × 5,369.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,731.09x = 118,574,201.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,574,201.81/14,731.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.25

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