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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,888.04, 22,323.42 and 5,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,888.04, 22,323.42 and 5,649 is: 8,470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,888.04 : 22,323.42 = 5,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,888.04/22,323.42 = 5,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,888.04x = 22,323.42 × 5,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,888.04x = 126,104,999.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,104,999.58/14,888.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,470.22

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