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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.39, 22,296.63 and 3,771.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.39, 22,296.63 and 3,771.08 is: 5,656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.39 : 22,296.63 = 3,771.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.39/22,296.63 = 3,771.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.39x = 22,296.63 × 3,771.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.39x = 84,082,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,082,375.46/14,864.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,656.63

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