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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,705.79, 22,062.81 and 5,946.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,705.79, 22,062.81 and 5,946.86 is: 8,921.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,705.79 : 22,062.81 = 5,946.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,705.79/22,062.81 = 5,946.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,705.79x = 22,062.81 × 5,946.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,705.79x = 131,204,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,204,372.25/14,705.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,921.95

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