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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.72, 22,392.48 and 4,397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.72, 22,392.48 and 4,397.88 is: 6,595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.72 : 22,392.48 = 4,397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.72/22,392.48 = 4,397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.72x = 22,392.48 × 4,397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.72x = 98,479,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,479,439.94/14,930.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.76

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