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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,678.94, 22,018.14 and 5,913.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,678.94, 22,018.14 and 5,913.63 is: 8,870.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,678.94 : 22,018.14 = 5,913.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,678.94/22,018.14 = 5,913.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,678.94x = 22,018.14 × 5,913.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,678.94x = 130,207,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,207,133.25/14,678.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,870.34

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