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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.48, 22,462.26 and 5,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.48, 22,462.26 and 5,743 is: 8,609.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.48 : 22,462.26 = 5,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.48/22,462.26 = 5,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.48x = 22,462.26 × 5,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.48x = 129,000,759.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,000,759.18/14,983.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.53

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