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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,767.65, 22,151.79 and 5,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,767.65, 22,151.79 and 5,996.52 is: 8,994.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,767.65 : 22,151.79 = 5,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,767.65/22,151.79 = 5,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,767.65x = 22,151.79 × 5,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,767.65x = 132,833,651.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,833,651.77/14,767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.91

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