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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.89, 22,297.38 and 3,771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.89, 22,297.38 and 3,771.58 is: 5,657.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.89 : 22,297.38 = 3,771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.89/22,297.38 = 3,771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.89x = 22,297.38 × 3,771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.89x = 84,096,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,096,352.46/14,864.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.38

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