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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.54, 22,351.92 and 3,808.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.54, 22,351.92 and 3,808.26 is: 5,712.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.54 : 22,351.92 = 3,808.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.54/22,351.92 = 3,808.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.54x = 22,351.92 × 3,808.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.54x = 85,121,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,121,922.86/14,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,712.29

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