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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,866.52, 22,299.66 and 3,773.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,866.52, 22,299.66 and 3,773.06 is: 5,659.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,866.52 : 22,299.66 = 3,773.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,866.52/22,299.66 = 3,773.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,866.52x = 22,299.66 × 3,773.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,866.52x = 84,137,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,137,843.66/14,866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.55

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