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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.62, 22,068.01 and 5,842.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.62, 22,068.01 and 5,842.22 is: 8,758.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.62 : 22,068.01 = 5,842.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.62/22,068.01 = 5,842.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.62x = 22,068.01 × 5,842.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.62x = 128,926,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,926,190.48/14,720.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,758.20

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