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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.20, 22,288.38 and 5,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.20, 22,288.38 and 5,625 is: 8,436.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.20 : 22,288.38 = 5,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.20/22,288.38 = 5,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.20x = 22,288.38 × 5,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.20x = 125,372,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,372,137.50/14,860.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,436.77

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