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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.70, 22,445.22 and 5,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.70, 22,445.22 and 5,966.72 is: 8,945.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.70 : 22,445.22 = 5,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.70/22,445.22 = 5,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.70x = 22,445.22 × 5,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.70x = 133,924,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,924,343.08/14,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,945.17

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