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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,914.95, 22,371.91 and 3,821.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,914.95, 22,371.91 and 3,821.74 is: 5,732.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,914.95 : 22,371.91 = 3,821.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,914.95/22,371.91 = 3,821.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,914.95x = 22,371.91 × 3,821.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,914.95x = 85,499,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,499,623.32/14,914.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.48

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