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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.81, 22,352.73 and 3,808.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.81, 22,352.73 and 3,808.53 is: 5,712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.81 : 22,352.73 = 3,808.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.81/22,352.73 = 3,808.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.81x = 22,352.73 × 3,808.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.81x = 85,131,042.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,131,042.79/14,901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,712.80

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