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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.92, 22,298.88 and 3,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.92, 22,298.88 and 3,773.44 is: 5,660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.92 : 22,298.88 = 3,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.92/22,298.88 = 3,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.92x = 22,298.88 × 3,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.92x = 84,143,485.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,143,485.75/14,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.16

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