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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.49, 22,148.72 and 5,879.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.49, 22,148.72 and 5,879.33 is: 8,820.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.49 : 22,148.72 = 5,879.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.49/22,148.72 = 5,879.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.49x = 22,148.72 × 5,879.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.49x = 130,219,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,219,537.91/14,763.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,820.38

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