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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.30, 22,014.93 and 5,924.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.30, 22,014.93 and 5,924.30 is: 8,889.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.30 : 22,014.93 = 5,924.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.30/22,014.93 = 5,924.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.30x = 22,014.93 × 5,924.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.30x = 130,423,049.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,423,049.80/14,672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,889.07

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