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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.12, 22,285.49 and 5,971.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.12, 22,285.49 and 5,971.14 is: 8,957.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.12 : 22,285.49 = 5,971.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.12/22,285.49 = 5,971.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.12x = 22,285.49 × 5,971.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.12x = 133,069,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,069,780.76/14,855.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,957.84

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