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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.14, 22,078.72 and 5,954.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.14, 22,078.72 and 5,954.13 is: 8,931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.14 : 22,078.72 = 5,954.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.14/22,078.72 = 5,954.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.14x = 22,078.72 × 5,954.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.14x = 131,459,569.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,459,569.11/14,719.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,931.20

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