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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.91, 22,298.81 and 3,772.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.91, 22,298.81 and 3,772.55 is: 5,658.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.91 : 22,298.81 = 3,772.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.91/22,298.81 = 3,772.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.91x = 22,298.81 × 3,772.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.91x = 84,123,412.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,123,412.55/14,865.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.81

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