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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,788.68, 22,179.24 and 4,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,788.68, 22,179.24 and 4,398 is: 6,595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,788.68 : 22,179.24 = 4,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,788.68/22,179.24 = 4,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,788.68x = 22,179.24 × 4,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,788.68x = 97,544,297.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,544,297.52/14,788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.88

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