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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,915.08, 22,371.90 and 4,384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,915.08, 22,371.90 and 4,384.68 is: 6,576.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,915.08 : 22,371.90 = 4,384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,915.08/22,371.90 = 4,384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,915.08x = 22,371.90 × 4,384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,915.08x = 98,093,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,093,622.49/14,915.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,576.81

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