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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.63, 22,008.95 and 5,913.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.63, 22,008.95 and 5,913.69 is: 8,870.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.63 : 22,008.95 = 5,913.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.63/22,008.95 = 5,913.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.63x = 22,008.95 × 5,913.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.63x = 130,154,077.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,154,077.96/14,672.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,870.54

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