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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,937.78, 22,406.69 and 3,844.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,937.78, 22,406.69 and 3,844.50 is: 5,766.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,937.78 : 22,406.69 = 3,844.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,937.78/22,406.69 = 3,844.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,937.78x = 22,406.69 × 3,844.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,937.78x = 86,142,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,142,445.29/14,937.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,766.75

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