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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.38, 22,476.98 and 3,890.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.38, 22,476.98 and 3,890.82 is: 5,836.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.38 : 22,476.98 = 3,890.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.38/22,476.98 = 3,890.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.38x = 22,476.98 × 3,890.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.38x = 87,453,883.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,453,883.32/14,984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,836.34

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