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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.14, 22,276.76 and 3,757.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.14, 22,276.76 and 3,757.83 is: 5,636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.14 : 22,276.76 = 3,757.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.14/22,276.76 = 3,757.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.14x = 22,276.76 × 3,757.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.14x = 83,712,211.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,712,211.94/14,851.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.75

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