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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.82, 22,195.08 and 5,908.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.82, 22,195.08 and 5,908.98 is: 8,864.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.82 : 22,195.08 = 5,908.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.82/22,195.08 = 5,908.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.82x = 22,195.08 × 5,908.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.82x = 131,150,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,150,283.82/14,795.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,864.01

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