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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.58, 22,352.34 and 3,808.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.58, 22,352.34 and 3,808.28 is: 5,712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.58 : 22,352.34 = 3,808.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.58/22,352.34 = 3,808.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.58x = 22,352.34 × 3,808.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.58x = 85,123,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,123,969.38/14,901.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,712.41

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