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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.94, 22,193.70 and 3,702.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.94, 22,193.70 and 3,702.58 is: 5,553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.94 : 22,193.70 = 3,702.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.94/22,193.70 = 3,702.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.94x = 22,193.70 × 3,702.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.94x = 82,173,949.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,173,949.75/14,795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.82

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