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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.59, 22,382.16 and 4,395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.59, 22,382.16 and 4,395.24 is: 6,590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.59 : 22,382.16 = 4,395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.59/22,382.16 = 4,395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.59x = 22,382.16 × 4,395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.59x = 98,374,964.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,374,964.92/14,926.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.59

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