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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.97, 22,275.72 and 3,756.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.97, 22,275.72 and 3,756.75 is: 5,635.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.97 : 22,275.72 = 3,756.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.97/22,275.72 = 3,756.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.97x = 22,275.72 × 3,756.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.97x = 83,684,311.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,684,311.11/14,849.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.32

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