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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.97, 22,383.82 and 5,569.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.97, 22,383.82 and 5,569.22 is: 8,347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.97 : 22,383.82 = 5,569.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.97/22,383.82 = 5,569.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.97x = 22,383.82 × 5,569.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.97x = 124,660,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,660,278.26/14,932.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.99

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