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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,700.78, 22,051.13 and 5,935.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,700.78, 22,051.13 and 5,935.59 is: 8,903.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,700.78 : 22,051.13 = 5,935.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,700.78/22,051.13 = 5,935.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,700.78x = 22,051.13 × 5,935.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,700.78x = 130,886,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,886,437.04/14,700.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,903.37

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