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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.33, 22,474.81 and 3,889.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.33, 22,474.81 and 3,889.03 is: 5,833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.33 : 22,474.81 = 3,889.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.33/22,474.81 = 3,889.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.33x = 22,474.81 × 3,889.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.33x = 87,405,210.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,405,210.33/14,983.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,833.50

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