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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,938.79, 22,408.13 and 3,844.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,938.79, 22,408.13 and 3,844.53 is: 5,766.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,938.79 : 22,408.13 = 3,844.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,938.79/22,408.13 = 3,844.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,938.79x = 22,408.13 × 3,844.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,938.79x = 86,148,737.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,148,737.64/14,938.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,766.78

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