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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.65, 22,153.29 and 5,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.65, 22,153.29 and 5,997.52 is: 8,996.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.65 : 22,153.29 = 5,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.65/22,153.29 = 5,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.65x = 22,153.29 × 5,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.65x = 132,864,799.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,864,799.84/14,768.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.41

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