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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,667.78, 21,990.06 and 5,306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,667.78, 21,990.06 and 5,306.34 is: 7,955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,667.78 : 21,990.06 = 5,306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,667.78/21,990.06 = 5,306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,667.78x = 21,990.06 × 5,306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,667.78x = 116,686,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,686,734.98/14,667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.31

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