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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.88, 22,241.80 and 5,465.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.88, 22,241.80 and 5,465.95 is: 8,200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.88 : 22,241.80 = 5,465.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.88/22,241.80 = 5,465.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.88x = 22,241.80 × 5,465.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.88x = 121,572,566.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,572,566.71/14,825.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.02

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