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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,890.72, 22,335.36 and 5,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,890.72, 22,335.36 and 5,656 is: 8,483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,890.72 : 22,335.36 = 5,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,890.72/22,335.36 = 5,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,890.72x = 22,335.36 × 5,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,890.72x = 126,328,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,328,796.16/14,890.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,483.73

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