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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.70, 22,007.85 and 5,905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.70, 22,007.85 and 5,905.90 is: 8,863.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.70 : 22,007.85 = 5,905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.70/22,007.85 = 5,905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.70x = 22,007.85 × 5,905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.70x = 129,976,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,976,161.32/14,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.20

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