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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.55, 22,439.16 and 3,867.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.55, 22,439.16 and 3,867.30 is: 5,800.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.55 : 22,439.16 = 3,867.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.55/22,439.16 = 3,867.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.55x = 22,439.16 × 3,867.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.55x = 86,778,963.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,778,963.47/14,960.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.52

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