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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.68, 22,348 and 3,805.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.68, 22,348 and 3,805.38 is: 5,708.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.68 : 22,348 = 3,805.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.68/22,348 = 3,805.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.68x = 22,348 × 3,805.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.68x = 85,042,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,042,632.24/14,898.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.06

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