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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.82, 22,010.22 and 5,907.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.82, 22,010.22 and 5,907.24 is: 8,863.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.82 : 22,010.22 = 5,907.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.82/22,010.22 = 5,907.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.82x = 22,010.22 × 5,907.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.82x = 130,019,651.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,019,651.99/14,669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.07

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