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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.39, 22,020.76 and 5,909.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.39, 22,020.76 and 5,909.15 is: 8,866.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.39 : 22,020.76 = 5,909.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.39/22,020.76 = 5,909.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.39x = 22,020.76 × 5,909.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.39x = 130,124,036.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,124,036.39/14,676.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,866.22

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