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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,881.97, 22,323.08 and 3,788.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,881.97, 22,323.08 and 3,788.66 is: 5,683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,881.97 : 22,323.08 = 3,788.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,881.97/22,323.08 = 3,788.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,881.97x = 22,323.08 × 3,788.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,881.97x = 84,574,429.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,574,429.71/14,881.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.01

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