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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.57, 22,266.29 and 3,751.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.57, 22,266.29 and 3,751.57 is: 5,626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.57 : 22,266.29 = 3,751.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.57/22,266.29 = 3,751.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.57x = 22,266.29 × 3,751.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.57x = 83,533,526.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,533,526.82/14,845.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.83

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