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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.13, 22,014.87 and 5,905.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.13, 22,014.87 and 5,905.29 is: 8,860.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.13 : 22,014.87 = 5,905.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.13/22,014.87 = 5,905.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.13x = 22,014.87 × 5,905.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.13x = 130,004,191.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,004,191.66/14,672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,860.62

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