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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.20, 22,145.40 and 5,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.20, 22,145.40 and 5,996.40 is: 8,999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.20 : 22,145.40 = 5,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.20/22,145.40 = 5,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.20x = 22,145.40 × 5,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.20x = 132,792,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,792,676.56/14,755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.72

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