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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.88, 22,390.31 and 4,396.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.88, 22,390.31 and 4,396.89 is: 6,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.88 : 22,390.31 = 4,396.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.88/22,390.31 = 4,396.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.88x = 22,390.31 × 4,396.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.88x = 98,447,708.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,447,708.15/14,926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.33

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