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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.02, 22,439.96 and 3,865.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.02, 22,439.96 and 3,865.76 is: 5,798.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.02 : 22,439.96 = 3,865.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.02/22,439.96 = 3,865.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.02x = 22,439.96 × 3,865.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.02x = 86,747,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,747,600.36/14,960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,798.63

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