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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,988, 22,483.08 and 5,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,988, 22,483.08 and 5,754 is: 8,631.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,988 : 22,483.08 = 5,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,988/22,483.08 = 5,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,988x = 22,483.08 × 5,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,988x = 129,367,642.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,367,642.32/14,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,631.41

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