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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,900.23, 22,350.98 and 3,807.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,900.23, 22,350.98 and 3,807.24 is: 5,711.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,900.23 : 22,350.98 = 3,807.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,900.23/22,350.98 = 3,807.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,900.23x = 22,350.98 × 3,807.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,900.23x = 85,095,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,095,545.10/14,900.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,711.02

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