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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.57, 22,431.73 and 3,860.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.57, 22,431.73 and 3,860.31 is: 5,790.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.57 : 22,431.73 = 3,860.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.57/22,431.73 = 3,860.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.57x = 22,431.73 × 3,860.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.57x = 86,593,431.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,593,431.64/14,954.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,790.43

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