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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.72, 22,450.88 and 5,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.72, 22,450.88 and 5,732 is: 8,598.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.72 : 22,450.88 = 5,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.72/22,450.88 = 5,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.72x = 22,450.88 × 5,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.72x = 128,688,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,688,444.16/14,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.31

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