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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,933, 22,399.50 and 3,989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,933, 22,399.50 and 3,989 is: 5,983.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,933 : 22,399.50 = 3,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,933/22,399.50 = 3,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,933x = 22,399.50 × 3,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,933x = 89,351,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,351,605.50/14,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.50

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