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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.44, 22,054.52 and 5,940.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.44, 22,054.52 and 5,940.44 is: 8,919.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.44 : 22,054.52 = 5,940.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.44/22,054.52 = 5,940.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.44x = 22,054.52 × 5,940.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.44x = 131,013,457.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,013,457.37/14,688.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,919.50

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