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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,555.06, 21,833.99 and 5,788.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,555.06, 21,833.99 and 5,788.02 is: 8,682.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,555.06 : 21,833.99 = 5,788.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,555.06/21,833.99 = 5,788.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,555.06x = 21,833.99 × 5,788.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,555.06x = 126,375,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,375,570.80/14,555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.59

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