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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.52, 22,463.12 and 5,741.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.52, 22,463.12 and 5,741.52 is: 8,612.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.52 : 22,463.12 = 5,741.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.52/22,463.12 = 5,741.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.52x = 22,463.12 × 5,741.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.52x = 128,972,452.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,972,452.74/14,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.22

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