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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.36, 22,431.84 and 3,862.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.36, 22,431.84 and 3,862.44 is: 5,793.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.36 : 22,431.84 = 3,862.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.36/22,431.84 = 3,862.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.36x = 22,431.84 × 3,862.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.36x = 86,641,636.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,641,636.09/14,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,793.35

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