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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,905.74, 22,358.60 and 3,812.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,905.74, 22,358.60 and 3,812.44 is: 5,718.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,905.74 : 22,358.60 = 3,812.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,905.74/22,358.60 = 3,812.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,905.74x = 22,358.60 × 3,812.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,905.74x = 85,240,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,240,820.98/14,905.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,718.66

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