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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.54, 22,015.53 and 5,910.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.54, 22,015.53 and 5,910.27 is: 8,865.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.54 : 22,015.53 = 5,910.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.54/22,015.53 = 5,910.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.54x = 22,015.53 × 5,910.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.54x = 130,117,726.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,117,726.49/14,676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,865.69

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