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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,617.89, 21,926.64 and 3,524.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,617.89, 21,926.64 and 3,524.49 is: 5,286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,617.89 : 21,926.64 = 3,524.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,617.89/21,926.64 = 3,524.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,617.89x = 21,926.64 × 3,524.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,617.89x = 77,280,218.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,280,218.74/14,617.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.69

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