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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.52, 22,442.21 and 3,867.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.52, 22,442.21 and 3,867.27 is: 5,800.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.52 : 22,442.21 = 3,867.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.52/22,442.21 = 3,867.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.52x = 22,442.21 × 3,867.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.52x = 86,789,973.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,789,973.26/14,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.88

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