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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.02, 22,441.46 and 3,866.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.02, 22,441.46 and 3,866.76 is: 5,800.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.02 : 22,441.46 = 3,866.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.02/22,441.46 = 3,866.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.02x = 22,441.46 × 3,866.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.02x = 86,775,739.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,775,739.87/14,961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.12

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