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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,677.54, 22,017.03 and 5,911.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,677.54, 22,017.03 and 5,911.27 is: 8,867.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,677.54 : 22,017.03 = 5,911.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,677.54/22,017.03 = 5,911.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,677.54x = 22,017.03 × 5,911.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,677.54x = 130,148,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,148,608.93/14,677.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,867.19

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