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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.84, 22,086.48 and 5,954.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.84, 22,086.48 and 5,954.48 is: 8,938.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.84 : 22,086.48 = 5,954.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.84/22,086.48 = 5,954.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.84x = 22,086.48 × 5,954.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.84x = 131,513,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,513,503.43/14,713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,938.08

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