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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.72, 22,269.34 and 3,752.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.72, 22,269.34 and 3,752.50 is: 5,628.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.72 : 22,269.34 = 3,752.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.72/22,269.34 = 3,752.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.72x = 22,269.34 × 3,752.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.72x = 83,565,763.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,565,763.40/14,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,628.95

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