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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.84, 22,442.40 and 5,728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.84, 22,442.40 and 5,728.32 is: 8,595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.84 : 22,442.40 = 5,728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.84/22,442.40 = 5,728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.84x = 22,442.40 × 5,728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.84x = 128,557,248.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,557,248.77/14,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.79

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