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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,700.54, 22,051.53 and 5,934.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,700.54, 22,051.53 and 5,934.36 is: 8,901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,700.54 : 22,051.53 = 5,934.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,700.54/22,051.53 = 5,934.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,700.54x = 22,051.53 × 5,934.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,700.54x = 130,861,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,861,717.57/14,700.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,901.83

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