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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,766.68, 22,158.12 and 5,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,766.68, 22,158.12 and 5,999.24 is: 9,002.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,766.68 : 22,158.12 = 5,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,766.68/22,158.12 = 5,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,766.68x = 22,158.12 × 5,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,766.68x = 132,931,879.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,931,879.83/14,766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.15

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