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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.59, 22,290.84 and 3,767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.59, 22,290.84 and 3,767.24 is: 5,650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.59 : 22,290.84 = 3,767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.59/22,290.84 = 3,767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.59x = 22,290.84 × 3,767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.59x = 83,974,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,974,999.81/14,860.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.85

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