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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.38, 22,475.48 and 3,889.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.38, 22,475.48 and 3,889.82 is: 5,834.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.38 : 22,475.48 = 3,889.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.38/22,475.48 = 3,889.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.38x = 22,475.48 × 3,889.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.38x = 87,425,608.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,425,608.35/14,983.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,834.84

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