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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.60, 22,497.42 and 3,907.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.60, 22,497.42 and 3,907.10 is: 5,860.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.60 : 22,497.42 = 3,907.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.60/22,497.42 = 3,907.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.60x = 22,497.42 × 3,907.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.60x = 87,899,669.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,899,669.68/14,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.13

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