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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.74, 22,453.20 and 3,874.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.74, 22,453.20 and 3,874.67 is: 5,812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.74 : 22,453.20 = 3,874.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.74/22,453.20 = 3,874.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.74x = 22,453.20 × 3,874.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.74x = 86,998,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,998,628.18/14,968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.02

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