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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,762.73, 22,143.19 and 5,997.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,762.73, 22,143.19 and 5,997.43 is: 8,995.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,762.73 : 22,143.19 = 5,997.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,762.73/22,143.19 = 5,997.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,762.73x = 22,143.19 × 5,997.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,762.73x = 132,802,232.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,802,232.00/14,762.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.78

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