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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.73, 22,068.72 and 5,950.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.73, 22,068.72 and 5,950.80 is: 8,927.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.73 : 22,068.72 = 5,950.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.73/22,068.72 = 5,950.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.73x = 22,068.72 × 5,950.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.73x = 131,326,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,326,538.98/14,709.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,927.87

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