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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.58, 22,277.11 and 5,970.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.58, 22,277.11 and 5,970.82 is: 8,956.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.58 : 22,277.11 = 5,970.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.58/22,277.11 = 5,970.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.58x = 22,277.11 × 5,970.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.58x = 133,012,613.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,012,613.93/14,851.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,956.13

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