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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.80, 22,069.19 and 5,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.80, 22,069.19 and 5,947.72 is: 8,921.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.80 : 22,069.19 = 5,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.80/22,069.19 = 5,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.80x = 22,069.19 × 5,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.80x = 131,261,322.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,261,322.44/14,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,921.57

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