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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,754.49, 22,129.90 and 5,980.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,754.49, 22,129.90 and 5,980.97 is: 8,970.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,754.49 : 22,129.90 = 5,980.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,754.49/22,129.90 = 5,980.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,754.49x = 22,129.90 × 5,980.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,754.49x = 132,358,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,358,308.38/14,754.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,970.72

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