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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.76, 22,263.57 and 3,749.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.76, 22,263.57 and 3,749.76 is: 5,624.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.76 : 22,263.57 = 3,749.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.76/22,263.57 = 3,749.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.76x = 22,263.57 × 3,749.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.76x = 83,483,044.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,483,044.24/14,843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,624.12

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