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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,834.61, 22,251.34 and 3,741.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,834.61, 22,251.34 and 3,741.15 is: 5,611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,834.61 : 22,251.34 = 3,741.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,834.61/22,251.34 = 3,741.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,834.61x = 22,251.34 × 3,741.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,834.61x = 83,245,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,245,688.76/14,834.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.59

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