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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.26, 22,265.82 and 3,751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.26, 22,265.82 and 3,751.28 is: 5,626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.26 : 22,265.82 = 3,751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.26/22,265.82 = 3,751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.26x = 22,265.82 × 3,751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.26x = 83,525,213.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,525,213.92/14,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.39

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