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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.28, 22,280.04 and 5,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.28, 22,280.04 and 5,622 is: 8,431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.28 : 22,280.04 = 5,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.28/22,280.04 = 5,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.28x = 22,280.04 × 5,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.28x = 125,258,384.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,258,384.88/14,855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,431.91

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