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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.72, 22,396.07 and 3,837.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.72, 22,396.07 and 3,837.41 is: 5,756.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.72 : 22,396.07 = 3,837.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.72/22,396.07 = 3,837.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.72x = 22,396.07 × 3,837.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.72x = 85,942,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,942,771.81/14,930.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,756.11

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