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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,767.62, 22,139.17 and 5,877.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,767.62, 22,139.17 and 5,877.46 is: 8,811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,767.62 : 22,139.17 = 5,877.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,767.62/22,139.17 = 5,877.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,767.62x = 22,139.17 × 5,877.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,767.62x = 130,122,132.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,122,132.15/14,767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,811.32

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