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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.67, 22,247.24 and 5,472.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.67, 22,247.24 and 5,472.27 is: 8,211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.67 : 22,247.24 = 5,472.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.67/22,247.24 = 5,472.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.67x = 22,247.24 × 5,472.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.67x = 121,742,904.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,742,904.03/14,825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.63

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