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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.69, 22,251.06 and 5,471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.69, 22,251.06 and 5,471.52 is: 8,208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.69 : 22,251.06 = 5,471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.69/22,251.06 = 5,471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.69x = 22,251.06 × 5,471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.69x = 121,747,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,747,119.81/14,832.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,208.03

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