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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.48, 22,099.04 and 5,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.48, 22,099.04 and 5,493.44 is: 8,240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.48 : 22,099.04 = 5,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.48/22,099.04 = 5,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.48x = 22,099.04 × 5,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.48x = 121,399,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,399,750.30/14,732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,240.28

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