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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.83, 22,436.14 and 5,595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.83, 22,436.14 and 5,595.58 is: 8,394.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.83 : 22,436.14 = 5,595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.83/22,436.14 = 5,595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.83x = 22,436.14 × 5,595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.83x = 125,543,286.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,543,286.34/14,954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.83

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