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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.88, 22,265.26 and 3,750.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.88, 22,265.26 and 3,750.89 is: 5,625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.88 : 22,265.26 = 3,750.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.88/22,265.26 = 3,750.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.88x = 22,265.26 × 3,750.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.88x = 83,514,420.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,514,420.38/14,844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.81

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