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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960, 22,440 and 5,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960, 22,440 and 5,726 is: 8,589

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960 : 22,440 = 5,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960/22,440 = 5,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960x = 22,440 × 5,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960x = 128,491,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,491,440/14,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,589

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