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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,699.81, 22,049.61 and 5,934.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,699.81, 22,049.61 and 5,934.59 is: 8,901.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,699.81 : 22,049.61 = 5,934.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,699.81/22,049.61 = 5,934.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,699.81x = 22,049.61 × 5,934.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,699.81x = 130,855,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,855,395.01/14,699.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,901.84

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