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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,878, 22,320.24 and 5,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,878, 22,320.24 and 5,644 is: 8,467.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,878 : 22,320.24 = 5,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,878/22,320.24 = 5,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,878x = 22,320.24 × 5,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,878x = 125,975,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,975,434.56/14,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,467.23

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