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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,938.61, 22,402.69 and 4,405.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,938.61, 22,402.69 and 4,405.83 is: 6,607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,938.61 : 22,402.69 = 4,405.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,938.61/22,402.69 = 4,405.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,938.61x = 22,402.69 × 4,405.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,938.61x = 98,702,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,702,527.69/14,938.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.21

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