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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.44, 22,361.92 and 3,814.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.44, 22,361.92 and 3,814.22 is: 5,721.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.44 : 22,361.92 = 3,814.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.44/22,361.92 = 3,814.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.44x = 22,361.92 × 3,814.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.44x = 85,293,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,293,151.62/14,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.52

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