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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.94, 22,298.81 and 5,504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.94, 22,298.81 and 5,504.04 is: 8,257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.94 : 22,298.81 = 5,504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.94/22,298.81 = 5,504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.94x = 22,298.81 × 5,504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.94x = 122,733,514.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,733,514.67/14,863.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,257.13

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