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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.77, 22,352.63 and 3,808.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.77, 22,352.63 and 3,808.46 is: 5,712.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.77 : 22,352.63 = 3,808.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.77/22,352.63 = 3,808.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.77x = 22,352.63 × 3,808.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.77x = 85,129,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,129,162.65/14,901.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,712.69

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