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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.02, 22,351.51 and 3,807.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.02, 22,351.51 and 3,807.71 is: 5,711.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.02 : 22,351.51 = 3,807.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.02/22,351.51 = 3,807.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.02x = 22,351.51 × 3,807.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.02x = 85,108,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,108,114.50/14,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,711.56

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