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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,988.69, 22,482.92 and 3,895.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,988.69, 22,482.92 and 3,895.34 is: 5,842.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,988.69 : 22,482.92 = 3,895.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,988.69/22,482.92 = 3,895.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,988.69x = 22,482.92 × 3,895.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,988.69x = 87,578,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,578,514.92/14,988.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,842.97

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