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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.88, 22,013.22 and 5,909.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.88, 22,013.22 and 5,909.78 is: 8,865.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.88 : 22,013.22 = 5,909.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.88/22,013.22 = 5,909.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.88x = 22,013.22 × 5,909.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.88x = 130,093,287.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,093,287.29/14,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,865.03

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