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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.07, 22,483.50 and 3,895.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.07, 22,483.50 and 3,895.71 is: 5,843.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.07 : 22,483.50 = 3,895.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.07/22,483.50 = 3,895.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.07x = 22,483.50 × 3,895.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.07x = 87,589,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,589,181.18/14,989.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,843.54

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