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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.70, 22,253.46 and 5,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.70, 22,253.46 and 5,955.04 is: 8,932.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.70 : 22,253.46 = 5,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.70/22,253.46 = 5,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.70x = 22,253.46 × 5,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.70x = 132,520,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,520,244.44/14,835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.52

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