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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.62, 22,010.56 and 5,906.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.62, 22,010.56 and 5,906.53 is: 8,861.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.62 : 22,010.56 = 5,906.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.62/22,010.56 = 5,906.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.62x = 22,010.56 × 5,906.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.62x = 130,006,093.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,006,093.27/14,671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,861.06

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