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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,936.63, 22,399.72 and 4,403.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,936.63, 22,399.72 and 4,403.85 is: 6,604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936.63 : 22,399.72 = 4,403.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936.63/22,399.72 = 4,403.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936.63x = 22,399.72 × 4,403.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936.63x = 98,645,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,645,044.10/14,936.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.24

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