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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,923.68, 22,389.35 and 4,394.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,923.68, 22,389.35 and 4,394.03 is: 6,592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,923.68 : 22,389.35 = 4,394.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,923.68/22,389.35 = 4,394.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,923.68x = 22,389.35 × 4,394.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,923.68x = 98,379,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,379,475.58/14,923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.17

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