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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.62, 22,361.31 and 3,814.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.62, 22,361.31 and 3,814.28 is: 5,721.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.62 : 22,361.31 = 3,814.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.62/22,361.31 = 3,814.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.62x = 22,361.31 × 3,814.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.62x = 85,292,185.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,292,185.70/14,907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.38

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