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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.16, 22,140.90 and 5,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.16, 22,140.90 and 5,523 is: 8,285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.16 : 22,140.90 = 5,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.16/22,140.90 = 5,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.16x = 22,140.90 × 5,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.16x = 122,284,190.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,284,190.70/14,759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.31

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