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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,741.61, 22,112.28 and 5,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,741.61, 22,112.28 and 5,974.44 is: 8,961.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,741.61 : 22,112.28 = 5,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,741.61/22,112.28 = 5,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,741.61x = 22,112.28 × 5,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,741.61x = 132,108,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,108,490.12/14,741.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,961.61

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