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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.28, 22,272.20 and 5,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.28, 22,272.20 and 5,611 is: 8,418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.28 : 22,272.20 = 5,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.28/22,272.20 = 5,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.28x = 22,272.20 × 5,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.28x = 124,969,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,969,314.20/14,844.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,418.68

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