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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,767.59, 22,151.28 and 5,408.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,767.59, 22,151.28 and 5,408.25 is: 8,112.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,767.59 : 22,151.28 = 5,408.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,767.59/22,151.28 = 5,408.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,767.59x = 22,151.28 × 5,408.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,767.59x = 119,799,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,799,660.06/14,767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,112.34

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