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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.08, 22,140.54 and 5,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.08, 22,140.54 and 5,994.28 is: 8,992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.08 : 22,140.54 = 5,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.08/22,140.54 = 5,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.08x = 22,140.54 × 5,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.08x = 132,716,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,716,596.11/14,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.20

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