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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,792.48, 22,182.24 and 5,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,792.48, 22,182.24 and 5,552 is: 8,325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,792.48 : 22,182.24 = 5,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,792.48/22,182.24 = 5,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,792.48x = 22,182.24 × 5,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,792.48x = 123,155,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,155,796.48/14,792.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.57

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