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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.13, 22,303.69 and 5,635.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.13, 22,303.69 and 5,635.13 is: 8,452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.13 : 22,303.69 = 5,635.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.13/22,303.69 = 5,635.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.13x = 22,303.69 × 5,635.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.13x = 125,684,067.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,684,067.02/14,869.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,452.69

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