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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.58, 22,347.84 and 3,805.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.58, 22,347.84 and 3,805.27 is: 5,707.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.58 : 22,347.84 = 3,805.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.58/22,347.84 = 3,805.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.58x = 22,347.84 × 3,805.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.58x = 85,039,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,039,565.12/14,898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,707.90

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