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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.58, 22,451.16 and 3,875.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.58, 22,451.16 and 3,875.30 is: 5,812.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.58 : 22,451.16 = 3,875.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.58/22,451.16 = 3,875.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.58x = 22,451.16 × 3,875.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.58x = 87,004,980.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,004,980.35/14,968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.51

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