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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.67, 22,284.29 and 3,762.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.67, 22,284.29 and 3,762.45 is: 5,643.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.67 : 22,284.29 = 3,762.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.67/22,284.29 = 3,762.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.67x = 22,284.29 × 3,762.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.67x = 83,843,536.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,843,536.32/14,855.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.87

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