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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,765.52, 22,140.72 and 5,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,765.52, 22,140.72 and 5,998.08 is: 8,994.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,765.52 : 22,140.72 = 5,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,765.52/22,140.72 = 5,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,765.52x = 22,140.72 × 5,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,765.52x = 132,801,809.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,801,809.82/14,765.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.05

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