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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.28, 22,431.36 and 5,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.28, 22,431.36 and 5,595 is: 8,392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.28 : 22,431.36 = 5,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.28/22,431.36 = 5,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.28x = 22,431.36 × 5,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.28x = 125,503,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,503,459.20/14,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.48

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