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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.59, 22,451.64 and 5,605.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.59, 22,451.64 and 5,605.23 is: 8,409.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.59 : 22,451.64 = 5,605.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.59/22,451.64 = 5,605.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.59x = 22,451.64 × 5,605.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.59x = 125,846,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,846,606.08/14,965.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,409.06

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