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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,927.59, 22,383.66 and 4,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,927.59, 22,383.66 and 4,396.24 is: 6,592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,927.59 : 22,383.66 = 4,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,927.59/22,383.66 = 4,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,927.59x = 22,383.66 × 4,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,927.59x = 98,403,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,403,941.44/14,927.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.08

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