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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.93, 22,499.69 and 3,905.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.93, 22,499.69 and 3,905.62 is: 5,858.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.93 : 22,499.69 = 3,905.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.93/22,499.69 = 3,905.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.93x = 22,499.69 × 3,905.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.93x = 87,875,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,875,239.26/14,998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.77

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