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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,988.91, 22,483.38 and 3,894.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,988.91, 22,483.38 and 3,894.67 is: 5,842.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,988.91 : 22,483.38 = 3,894.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,988.91/22,483.38 = 3,894.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,988.91x = 22,483.38 × 3,894.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,988.91x = 87,565,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,565,345.58/14,988.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,842.01

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