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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,690.53, 22,048.40 and 5,931.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,690.53, 22,048.40 and 5,931.73 is: 8,902.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,690.53 : 22,048.40 = 5,931.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,690.53/22,048.40 = 5,931.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,690.53x = 22,048.40 × 5,931.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,690.53x = 130,785,155.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,785,155.73/14,690.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,902.68

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