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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.67, 22,381.79 and 3,827.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.67, 22,381.79 and 3,827.45 is: 5,741.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.67 : 22,381.79 = 3,827.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.67/22,381.79 = 3,827.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.67x = 22,381.79 × 3,827.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.67x = 85,665,051.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,665,051.09/14,920.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,741.37

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