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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.77, 22,140.18 and 5,995.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.77, 22,140.18 and 5,995.73 is: 8,991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.77 : 22,140.18 = 5,995.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.77/22,140.18 = 5,995.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.77x = 22,140.18 × 5,995.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.77x = 132,746,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,746,541.43/14,763.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991.37

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