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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,915.61, 22,373.38 and 3,822.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,915.61, 22,373.38 and 3,822.33 is: 5,733.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,915.61 : 22,373.38 = 3,822.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,915.61/22,373.38 = 3,822.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,915.61x = 22,373.38 × 3,822.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,915.61x = 85,518,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,518,441.58/14,915.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,733.49

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