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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.25, 22,462.77 and 3,881.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.25, 22,462.77 and 3,881.91 is: 5,822.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.25 : 22,462.77 = 3,881.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.25/22,462.77 = 3,881.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.25x = 22,462.77 × 3,881.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.25x = 87,198,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,198,451.49/14,975.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,822.84

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