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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.41, 22,303.35 and 5,507.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.41, 22,303.35 and 5,507.11 is: 8,264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.41 : 22,303.35 = 5,507.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.41/22,303.35 = 5,507.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.41x = 22,303.35 × 5,507.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.41x = 122,827,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,827,001.82/14,861.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,264.83

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