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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.51, 22,266.19 and 3,751.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.51, 22,266.19 and 3,751.51 is: 5,626.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.51 : 22,266.19 = 3,751.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.51/22,266.19 = 3,751.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.51x = 22,266.19 × 3,751.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.51x = 83,531,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,531,834.45/14,845.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.74

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