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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,769.61, 22,145.49 and 5,886.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,769.61, 22,145.49 and 5,886.31 is: 8,825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,769.61 : 22,145.49 = 5,886.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,769.61/22,145.49 = 5,886.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,769.61x = 22,145.49 × 5,886.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,769.61x = 130,355,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,355,079.08/14,769.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,825.90

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