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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.58, 22,081.95 and 5,970.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.58, 22,081.95 and 5,970.65 is: 8,950.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.58 : 22,081.95 = 5,970.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.58/22,081.95 = 5,970.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.58x = 22,081.95 × 5,970.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.58x = 131,843,484.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,843,484.36/14,729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.93

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