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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.65, 22,016.03 and 5,915.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.65, 22,016.03 and 5,915.72 is: 8,875.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.65 : 22,016.03 = 5,915.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.65/22,016.03 = 5,915.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.65x = 22,016.03 × 5,915.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.65x = 130,240,529.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,240,529.33/14,674.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,875.21

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