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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,876.99, 22,315.43 and 3,783.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,876.99, 22,315.43 and 3,783.83 is: 5,675.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,876.99 : 22,315.43 = 3,783.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,876.99/22,315.43 = 3,783.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,876.99x = 22,315.43 × 3,783.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,876.99x = 84,437,663.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,437,663.00/14,876.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.72

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