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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.46, 22,135.95 and 5,996.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.46, 22,135.95 and 5,996.34 is: 8,993.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.46 : 22,135.95 = 5,996.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.46/22,135.95 = 5,996.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.46x = 22,135.95 × 5,996.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.46x = 132,734,682.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,734,682.42/14,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,993.19

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