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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,910.62, 22,365.81 and 3,817.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,910.62, 22,365.81 and 3,817.28 is: 5,725.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910.62 : 22,365.81 = 3,817.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910.62/22,365.81 = 3,817.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910.62x = 22,365.81 × 3,817.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910.62x = 85,376,447.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,376,447.37/14,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.88

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