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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.10, 22,013.55 and 5,907.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.10, 22,013.55 and 5,907.90 is: 8,864.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.10 : 22,013.55 = 5,907.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.10/22,013.55 = 5,907.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.10x = 22,013.55 × 5,907.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.10x = 130,053,852.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,053,852.05/14,672.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,864.02

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