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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.08, 22,460.69 and 3,882.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.08, 22,460.69 and 3,882.53 is: 5,823.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.08 : 22,460.69 = 3,882.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.08/22,460.69 = 3,882.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.08x = 22,460.69 × 3,882.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.08x = 87,204,368.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,204,368.60/14,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,823.30

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