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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.37, 22,463.12 and 3,881.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.37, 22,463.12 and 3,881.27 is: 5,821.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.37 : 22,463.12 = 3,881.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.37/22,463.12 = 3,881.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.37x = 22,463.12 × 3,881.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.37x = 87,185,433.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,185,433.76/14,975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.92

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