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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,900.72, 22,353.96 and 5,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,900.72, 22,353.96 and 5,666 is: 8,500.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,900.72 : 22,353.96 = 5,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,900.72/22,353.96 = 5,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,900.72x = 22,353.96 × 5,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,900.72x = 126,657,537.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,657,537.36/14,900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.10

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