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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.59, 22,024.91 and 5,912.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.59, 22,024.91 and 5,912.19 is: 8,872.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.59 : 22,024.91 = 5,912.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.59/22,024.91 = 5,912.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.59x = 22,024.91 × 5,912.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.59x = 130,215,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,215,467.43/14,676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,872.32

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