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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,897.96, 22,346.90 and 3,804.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,897.96, 22,346.90 and 3,804.82 is: 5,707.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,897.96 : 22,346.90 = 3,804.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,897.96/22,346.90 = 3,804.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,897.96x = 22,346.90 × 3,804.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,897.96x = 85,025,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,025,932.06/14,897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,707.22

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