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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,808.54, 22,205.52 and 5,441.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,808.54, 22,205.52 and 5,441.94 is: 8,160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,808.54 : 22,205.52 = 5,441.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,808.54/22,205.52 = 5,441.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,808.54x = 22,205.52 × 5,441.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,808.54x = 120,841,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,841,107.51/14,808.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.23

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