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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.03, 22,286.87 and 3,613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.03, 22,286.87 and 3,613.44 is: 5,420.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.03 : 22,286.87 = 3,613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.03/22,286.87 = 3,613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.03x = 22,286.87 × 3,613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.03x = 80,532,267.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,532,267.53/14,858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,420.12

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