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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.61, 22,262.43 and 5,355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.61, 22,262.43 and 5,355.23 is: 8,030.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.61 : 22,262.43 = 5,355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.61/22,262.43 = 5,355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.61x = 22,262.43 × 5,355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.61x = 119,220,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,220,321.70/14,845.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,030.68

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