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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,848.97, 22,274.22 and 3,755.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,848.97, 22,274.22 and 3,755.75 is: 5,633.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,848.97 : 22,274.22 = 3,755.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,848.97/22,274.22 = 3,755.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,848.97x = 22,274.22 × 3,755.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,848.97x = 83,656,401.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,656,401.77/14,848.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.82

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