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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.87, 22,462.37 and 3,880.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.87, 22,462.37 and 3,880.77 is: 5,821.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.87 : 22,462.37 = 3,880.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.87/22,462.37 = 3,880.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.87x = 22,462.37 × 3,880.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.87x = 87,171,291.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,171,291.62/14,974.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.17

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