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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.59, 22,295.34 and 3,770.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.59, 22,295.34 and 3,770.25 is: 5,655.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.59 : 22,295.34 = 3,770.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.59/22,295.34 = 3,770.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.59x = 22,295.34 × 3,770.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.59x = 84,059,005.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,059,005.64/14,863.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.36

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