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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.37, 22,356.51 and 3,811.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.37, 22,356.51 and 3,811.06 is: 5,716.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.37 : 22,356.51 = 3,811.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.37/22,356.51 = 3,811.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.37x = 22,356.51 × 3,811.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.37x = 85,202,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,202,001.00/14,904.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.58

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