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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.61, 22,252.84 and 3,742.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.61, 22,252.84 and 3,742.15 is: 5,613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.61 : 22,252.84 = 3,742.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.61/22,252.84 = 3,742.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.61x = 22,252.84 × 3,742.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.61x = 83,273,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,273,465.21/14,835.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.08

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