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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,677.81, 22,016.44 and 5,912.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,677.81, 22,016.44 and 5,912.53 is: 8,868.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,677.81 : 22,016.44 = 5,912.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,677.81/22,016.44 = 5,912.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,677.81x = 22,016.44 × 5,912.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,677.81x = 130,172,814.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,172,814.34/14,677.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,868.68

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