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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.84, 22,017.74 and 5,912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.84, 22,017.74 and 5,912.24 is: 8,870.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.84 : 22,017.74 = 5,912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.84/22,017.74 = 5,912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.84x = 22,017.74 × 5,912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.84x = 130,174,163.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,174,163.14/14,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,870.57

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