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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,667.48, 22,005.36 and 5,908.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,667.48, 22,005.36 and 5,908.55 is: 8,864.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,667.48 : 22,005.36 = 5,908.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,667.48/22,005.36 = 5,908.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,667.48x = 22,005.36 × 5,908.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,667.48x = 130,019,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,019,659.80/14,667.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,864.49

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