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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,775.11, 22,148.64 and 5,895.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,775.11, 22,148.64 and 5,895.89 is: 8,838.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,775.11 : 22,148.64 = 5,895.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,775.11/22,148.64 = 5,895.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,775.11x = 22,148.64 × 5,895.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,775.11x = 130,585,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,585,834.35/14,775.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,838.23

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