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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,889.96, 22,329.66 and 4,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,889.96, 22,329.66 and 4,357 is: 6,533.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,889.96 : 22,329.66 = 4,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,889.96/22,329.66 = 4,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,889.96x = 22,329.66 × 4,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,889.96x = 97,290,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,290,328.62/14,889.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.96

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