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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.70, 22,499.55 and 3,906.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.70, 22,499.55 and 3,906.30 is: 5,859.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.70 : 22,499.55 = 3,906.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.70/22,499.55 = 3,906.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.70x = 22,499.55 × 3,906.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.70x = 87,889,992.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,889,992.17/14,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,859.45

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