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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.54, 22,247.09 and 5,472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.54, 22,247.09 and 5,472.08 is: 8,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.54 : 22,247.09 = 5,472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.54/22,247.09 = 5,472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.54x = 22,247.09 × 5,472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.54x = 121,737,717.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,737,717.65/14,825.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.35

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