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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,767.26, 22,136.91 and 5,888.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,767.26, 22,136.91 and 5,888.06 is: 8,826.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,767.26 : 22,136.91 = 5,888.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,767.26/22,136.91 = 5,888.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,767.26x = 22,136.91 × 5,888.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,767.26x = 130,343,454.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,343,454.29/14,767.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.52

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