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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,847.97, 22,272.72 and 3,754.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,847.97, 22,272.72 and 3,754.75 is: 5,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847.97 : 22,272.72 = 3,754.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847.97/22,272.72 = 3,754.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847.97x = 22,272.72 × 3,754.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847.97x = 83,628,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,628,495.42/14,847.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.32

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