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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.78, 22,373.44 and 3,823.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.78, 22,373.44 and 3,823.54 is: 5,734.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.78 : 22,373.44 = 3,823.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.78/22,373.44 = 3,823.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.78x = 22,373.44 × 3,823.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.78x = 85,545,677.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,545,677.29/14,916.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.86

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