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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,690.58, 22,031.41 and 4,159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,690.58, 22,031.41 and 4,159.77 is: 6,238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,690.58 : 22,031.41 = 4,159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,690.58/22,031.41 = 4,159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,690.58x = 22,031.41 × 4,159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,690.58x = 91,645,598.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,645,598.38/14,690.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.39

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