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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.61, 22,010.19 and 5,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.61, 22,010.19 and 5,908.30 is: 8,862.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.61 : 22,010.19 = 5,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.61/22,010.19 = 5,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.61x = 22,010.19 × 5,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.61x = 130,042,805.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,042,805.58/14,673.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,862.36

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