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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.54, 22,442.23 and 3,867.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.54, 22,442.23 and 3,867.28 is: 5,800.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.54 : 22,442.23 = 3,867.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.54/22,442.23 = 3,867.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.54x = 22,442.23 × 3,867.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.54x = 86,790,387.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,790,387.23/14,961.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.90

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