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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,853.74, 22,278.98 and 3,760.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,853.74, 22,278.98 and 3,760.43 is: 5,640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,853.74 : 22,278.98 = 3,760.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,853.74/22,278.98 = 3,760.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,853.74x = 22,278.98 × 3,760.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,853.74x = 83,778,414.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,778,414.56/14,853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.23

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