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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.62, 22,011.69 and 5,909.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.62, 22,011.69 and 5,909.31 is: 8,863.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.62 : 22,011.69 = 5,909.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.62/22,011.69 = 5,909.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.62x = 22,011.69 × 5,909.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.62x = 130,073,899.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,073,899.83/14,674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.87

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