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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.65, 22,384.76 and 4,391.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.65, 22,384.76 and 4,391.03 is: 6,587.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.65 : 22,384.76 = 4,391.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.65/22,384.76 = 4,391.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.65x = 22,384.76 × 4,391.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.65x = 98,292,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,292,186.71/14,920.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,587.66

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