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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,738.91, 22,106.16 and 5,376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,738.91, 22,106.16 and 5,376.73 is: 8,064.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,738.91 : 22,106.16 = 5,376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,738.91/22,106.16 = 5,376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,738.91x = 22,106.16 × 5,376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,738.91x = 118,858,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,858,853.66/14,738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,064.29

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