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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,705.99, 22,061.72 and 5,947.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,705.99, 22,061.72 and 5,947.05 is: 8,921.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,705.99 : 22,061.72 = 5,947.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,705.99/22,061.72 = 5,947.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,705.99x = 22,061.72 × 5,947.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,705.99x = 131,202,216.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,202,216.07/14,705.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,921.69

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