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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.55, 22,086.96 and 5,953.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.55, 22,086.96 and 5,953.54 is: 8,934.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.55 : 22,086.96 = 5,953.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.55/22,086.96 = 5,953.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.55x = 22,086.96 × 5,953.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.55x = 131,495,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,495,599.84/14,718.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,934.01

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