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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,834.52, 22,251.78 and 3,741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,834.52, 22,251.78 and 3,741.12 is: 5,611.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,834.52 : 22,251.78 = 3,741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,834.52/22,251.78 = 3,741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,834.52x = 22,251.78 × 3,741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,834.52x = 83,246,579.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,246,579.19/14,834.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.68

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