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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,927.60, 22,383.68 and 4,396.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,927.60, 22,383.68 and 4,396.25 is: 6,592.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,927.60 : 22,383.68 = 4,396.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,927.60/22,383.68 = 4,396.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,927.60x = 22,383.68 × 4,396.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,927.60x = 98,404,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,404,287.18/14,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.10

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