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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.87, 22,361.68 and 3,814.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.87, 22,361.68 and 3,814.53 is: 5,721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.87 : 22,361.68 = 3,814.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.87/22,361.68 = 3,814.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.87x = 22,361.68 × 3,814.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.87x = 85,299,299.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,299,299.21/14,907.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.76

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