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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.52, 22,078.86 and 5,953.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.52, 22,078.86 and 5,953.24 is: 8,930.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.52 : 22,078.86 = 5,953.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.52/22,078.86 = 5,953.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.52x = 22,078.86 × 5,953.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.52x = 131,440,752.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,440,752.51/14,718.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,930.30

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