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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.62, 22,008.69 and 5,907.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.62, 22,008.69 and 5,907.31 is: 8,860.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.62 : 22,008.69 = 5,907.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.62/22,008.69 = 5,907.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.62x = 22,008.69 × 5,907.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.62x = 130,012,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,012,154.52/14,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,860.87

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