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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,941.39, 22,411.93 and 3,848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,941.39, 22,411.93 and 3,848.04 is: 5,772.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,941.39 : 22,411.93 = 3,848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,941.39/22,411.93 = 3,848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,941.39x = 22,411.93 × 3,848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,941.39x = 86,241,891.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,241,891.06/14,941.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.01

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