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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.73, 22,294.19 and 3,769.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.73, 22,294.19 and 3,769.45 is: 5,654.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.73 : 22,294.19 = 3,769.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.73/22,294.19 = 3,769.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.73x = 22,294.19 × 3,769.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.73x = 84,036,834.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,036,834.50/14,862.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,654.20

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