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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.61, 22,374.88 and 3,823.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.61, 22,374.88 and 3,823.33 is: 5,734.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.61 : 22,374.88 = 3,823.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.61/22,374.88 = 3,823.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.61x = 22,374.88 × 3,823.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.61x = 85,546,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,546,549.95/14,916.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.99

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