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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.38, 22,390.47 and 4,396.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.38, 22,390.47 and 4,396.53 is: 6,593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.38 : 22,390.47 = 4,396.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.38/22,390.47 = 4,396.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.38x = 22,390.47 × 4,396.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.38x = 98,440,373.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,440,373.07/14,929.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,593.73

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