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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,823.79, 22,235.72 and 3,730.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,823.79, 22,235.72 and 3,730.41 is: 5,595.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,823.79 : 22,235.72 = 3,730.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,823.79/22,235.72 = 3,730.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,823.79x = 22,235.72 × 3,730.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,823.79x = 82,948,333.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,948,333.59/14,823.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.62

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