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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.38, 22,016.75 and 5,906.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.38, 22,016.75 and 5,906.54 is: 8,862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.38 : 22,016.75 = 5,906.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.38/22,016.75 = 5,906.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.38x = 22,016.75 × 5,906.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.38x = 130,042,840.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,042,840.05/14,673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,862.50

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