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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,667.55, 22,012.26 and 5,902.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,667.55, 22,012.26 and 5,902.54 is: 8,858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,667.55 : 22,012.26 = 5,902.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,667.55/22,012.26 = 5,902.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,667.55x = 22,012.26 × 5,902.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,667.55x = 129,928,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,928,245.14/14,667.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.21

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