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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,834.70, 22,251.96 and 5,954.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,834.70, 22,251.96 and 5,954.04 is: 8,931.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,834.70 : 22,251.96 = 5,954.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,834.70/22,251.96 = 5,954.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,834.70x = 22,251.96 × 5,954.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,834.70x = 132,489,059.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,489,059.92/14,834.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,931.02

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