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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.84, 22,137.10 and 5,395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.84, 22,137.10 and 5,395.82 is: 8,094.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.84 : 22,137.10 = 5,395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.84/22,137.10 = 5,395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.84x = 22,137.10 × 5,395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.84x = 119,447,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,447,682.75/14,755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,094.94

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