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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.30, 22,158.32 and 5,884.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.30, 22,158.32 and 5,884.47 is: 8,827.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.30 : 22,158.32 = 5,884.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.30/22,158.32 = 5,884.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.30x = 22,158.32 × 5,884.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.30x = 130,389,939.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,389,939.87/14,771.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,827.25

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