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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,692.93, 22,039.29 and 5,927.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,692.93, 22,039.29 and 5,927.72 is: 8,891.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,692.93 : 22,039.29 = 5,927.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,692.93/22,039.29 = 5,927.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,692.93x = 22,039.29 × 5,927.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,692.93x = 130,642,629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,642,629.92/14,692.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.53

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