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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,902.72, 22,356.96 and 5,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,902.72, 22,356.96 and 5,668 is: 8,503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,902.72 : 22,356.96 = 5,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,902.72/22,356.96 = 5,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,902.72x = 22,356.96 × 5,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,902.72x = 126,719,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,719,249.28/14,902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,503.10

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