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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.08, 22,445.92 and 5,606.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.08, 22,445.92 and 5,606.84 is: 8,405.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.08 : 22,445.92 = 5,606.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.08/22,445.92 = 5,606.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.08x = 22,445.92 × 5,606.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.08x = 125,850,682.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,850,682.09/14,972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,405.69

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