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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.60, 22,383.90 and 4,390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.60, 22,383.90 and 4,390.60 is: 6,586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.60 : 22,383.90 = 4,390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.60/22,383.90 = 4,390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.60x = 22,383.90 × 4,390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.60x = 98,278,751.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,278,751.34/14,920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,586.78

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