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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.48, 22,494.80 and 3,902.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.48, 22,494.80 and 3,902.48 is: 5,853.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.48 : 22,494.80 = 3,902.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.48/22,494.80 = 3,902.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.48x = 22,494.80 × 3,902.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.48x = 87,785,507.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,785,507.10/14,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.74

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