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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.38, 22,390.46 and 4,396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.38, 22,390.46 and 4,396.54 is: 6,593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.38 : 22,390.46 = 4,396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.38/22,390.46 = 4,396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.38x = 22,390.46 × 4,396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.38x = 98,440,553.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,440,553.01/14,929.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,593.75

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