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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.93, 22,424.34 and 3,705.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.93, 22,424.34 and 3,705.31 is: 5,557.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.93 : 22,424.34 = 3,705.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.93/22,424.34 = 3,705.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.93x = 22,424.34 × 3,705.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.93x = 83,089,000.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,089,000.60/14,949.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.82

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