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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.16, 22,458.72 and 5,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.16, 22,458.72 and 5,736 is: 8,604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.16 : 22,458.72 = 5,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.16/22,458.72 = 5,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.16x = 22,458.72 × 5,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.16x = 128,823,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,823,217.92/14,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.18

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