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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.36, 22,356.44 and 3,811.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.36, 22,356.44 and 3,811.02 is: 5,716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.36 : 22,356.44 = 3,811.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.36/22,356.44 = 3,811.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.36x = 22,356.44 × 3,811.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.36x = 85,200,839.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,200,839.97/14,904.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.50

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