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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.02, 22,297.40 and 3,771.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.02, 22,297.40 and 3,771.55 is: 5,657.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.02 : 22,297.40 = 3,771.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.02/22,297.40 = 3,771.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.02x = 22,297.40 × 3,771.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.02x = 84,095,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,095,773.31/14,865.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.29

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