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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,740.94, 22,111.36 and 5,975.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,740.94, 22,111.36 and 5,975.83 is: 8,963.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,740.94 : 22,111.36 = 5,975.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,740.94/22,111.36 = 5,975.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,740.94x = 22,111.36 × 5,975.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,740.94x = 132,133,728.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,133,728.43/14,740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,963.72

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