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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.97, 22,146.94 and 5,406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.97, 22,146.94 and 5,406.55 is: 8,107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.97 : 22,146.94 = 5,406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.97/22,146.94 = 5,406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.97x = 22,146.94 × 5,406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.97x = 119,738,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,738,538.46/14,768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,107.44

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