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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.08, 22,297.61 and 3,771.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.08, 22,297.61 and 3,771.77 is: 5,657.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.08 : 22,297.61 = 3,771.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.08/22,297.61 = 3,771.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.08x = 22,297.61 × 3,771.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.08x = 84,101,326.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,101,326.12/14,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.65

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