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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.34, 22,132.20 and 5,991.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.34, 22,132.20 and 5,991.14 is: 8,986.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.34 : 22,132.20 = 5,991.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.34/22,132.20 = 5,991.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.34x = 22,132.20 × 5,991.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.34x = 132,597,108.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,597,108.71/14,755.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,986.38

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