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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.08, 22,394.88 and 5,316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.08, 22,394.88 and 5,316.27 is: 7,973.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.08 : 22,394.88 = 5,316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.08/22,394.88 = 5,316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.08x = 22,394.88 × 5,316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.08x = 119,057,144.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,057,144.72/14,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,973.25

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