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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.05, 22,442.97 and 3,867.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.05, 22,442.97 and 3,867.78 is: 5,801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.05 : 22,442.97 = 3,867.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.05/22,442.97 = 3,867.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.05x = 22,442.97 × 3,867.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.05x = 86,804,470.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,804,470.51/14,962.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.64

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