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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,895.72, 22,346.46 and 5,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,895.72, 22,346.46 and 5,661 is: 8,492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,895.72 : 22,346.46 = 5,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,895.72/22,346.46 = 5,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,895.72x = 22,346.46 × 5,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,895.72x = 126,503,310.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,503,310.06/14,895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.59

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