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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,910.98, 22,366.24 and 3,817.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,910.98, 22,366.24 and 3,817.58 is: 5,726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910.98 : 22,366.24 = 3,817.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910.98/22,366.24 = 3,817.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910.98x = 22,366.24 × 3,817.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910.98x = 85,384,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,384,910.50/14,910.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,726.31

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