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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,731.61, 22,097.48 and 5,966.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,731.61, 22,097.48 and 5,966.69 is: 8,950.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,731.61 : 22,097.48 = 5,966.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,731.61/22,097.48 = 5,966.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,731.61x = 22,097.48 × 5,966.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,731.61x = 131,848,783.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,848,783.11/14,731.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.06

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