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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.12, 22,503.92 and 5,644.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.12, 22,503.92 and 5,644.36 is: 8,470.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.12 : 22,503.92 = 5,644.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.12/22,503.92 = 5,644.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.12x = 22,503.92 × 5,644.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.12x = 127,020,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,020,225.89/14,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,470.77

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