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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,761.12, 22,141.52 and 5,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,761.12, 22,141.52 and 5,994 is: 8,990.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,761.12 : 22,141.52 = 5,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,761.12/22,141.52 = 5,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,761.12x = 22,141.52 × 5,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,761.12x = 132,716,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,716,270.88/14,761.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.94

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