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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.97, 22,278.04 and 3,607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.97, 22,278.04 and 3,607.28 is: 5,410.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.97 : 22,278.04 = 3,607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.97/22,278.04 = 3,607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.97x = 22,278.04 × 3,607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.97x = 80,363,007.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,363,007.72/14,851.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.93

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