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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.59, 22,152.78 and 5,409.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.59, 22,152.78 and 5,409.25 is: 8,113.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.59 : 22,152.78 = 5,409.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.59/22,152.78 = 5,409.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.59x = 22,152.78 × 5,409.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.59x = 119,829,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,829,925.22/14,768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,113.84

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