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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.52, 22,029.72 and 5,924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.52, 22,029.72 and 5,924.08 is: 8,883.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.52 : 22,029.72 = 5,924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.52/22,029.72 = 5,924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.52x = 22,029.72 × 5,924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.52x = 130,505,823.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,505,823.66/14,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,883.07

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