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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.96, 22,134.30 and 5,999.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.96, 22,134.30 and 5,999.09 is: 8,990.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.96 : 22,134.30 = 5,999.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.96/22,134.30 = 5,999.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.96x = 22,134.30 × 5,999.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.96x = 132,785,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,785,524.62/14,768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.85

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