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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,739.66, 22,093.11 and 5,372.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,739.66, 22,093.11 and 5,372.01 is: 8,052.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,739.66 : 22,093.11 = 5,372.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,739.66/22,093.11 = 5,372.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,739.66x = 22,093.11 × 5,372.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,739.66x = 118,684,407.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,684,407.85/14,739.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.05

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