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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,847.89, 22,269.75 and 3,753.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,847.89, 22,269.75 and 3,753.90 is: 5,630.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847.89 : 22,269.75 = 3,753.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847.89/22,269.75 = 3,753.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847.89x = 22,269.75 × 3,753.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847.89x = 83,598,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,598,414.53/14,847.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.32

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