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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,722.83, 22,083.30 and 5,955.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,722.83, 22,083.30 and 5,955.39 is: 8,932.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,722.83 : 22,083.30 = 5,955.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,722.83/22,083.30 = 5,955.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,722.83x = 22,083.30 × 5,955.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,722.83x = 131,514,663.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,514,663.99/14,722.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.70

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