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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.79, 22,220.56 and 5,933.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.79, 22,220.56 and 5,933.85 is: 8,900.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.79 : 22,220.56 = 5,933.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.79/22,220.56 = 5,933.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.79x = 22,220.56 × 5,933.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.79x = 131,853,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,853,469.96/14,814.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,900.12

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