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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.54, 22,014.03 and 5,909.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.54, 22,014.03 and 5,909.27 is: 8,864.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.54 : 22,014.03 = 5,909.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.54/22,014.03 = 5,909.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.54x = 22,014.03 × 5,909.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.54x = 130,086,847.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,086,847.06/14,675.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,864.19

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