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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.79, 21,954.71 and 5,870.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.79, 21,954.71 and 5,870.71 is: 8,806.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.79 : 21,954.71 = 5,870.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.79/21,954.71 = 5,870.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.79x = 21,954.71 × 5,870.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.79x = 128,889,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,889,777.66/14,635.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,806.48

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