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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,677.94, 22,020.54 and 5,912.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,677.94, 22,020.54 and 5,912.90 is: 8,870.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,677.94 : 22,020.54 = 5,912.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,677.94/22,020.54 = 5,912.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,677.94x = 22,020.54 × 5,912.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,677.94x = 130,205,250.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,205,250.97/14,677.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,870.81

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