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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,750.28, 22,127.94 and 5,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,750.28, 22,127.94 and 5,991.30 is: 8,987.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,750.28 : 22,127.94 = 5,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,750.28/22,127.94 = 5,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,750.28x = 22,127.94 × 5,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,750.28x = 132,575,126.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,575,126.92/14,750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,987.97

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