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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,980.41, 22,470.55 and 3,886.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,980.41, 22,470.55 and 3,886.18 is: 5,829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,980.41 : 22,470.55 = 3,886.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,980.41/22,470.55 = 3,886.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,980.41x = 22,470.55 × 3,886.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,980.41x = 87,324,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,324,536.11/14,980.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.25

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