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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.99, 22,361.87 and 3,814.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.99, 22,361.87 and 3,814.65 is: 5,721.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.99 : 22,361.87 = 3,814.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.99/22,361.87 = 3,814.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.99x = 22,361.87 × 3,814.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.99x = 85,302,716.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,302,716.93/14,907.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.94

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