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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,650.66, 21,975.83 and 3,557.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,650.66, 21,975.83 and 3,557.34 is: 5,335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,650.66 : 21,975.83 = 3,557.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,650.66/21,975.83 = 3,557.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,650.66x = 21,975.83 × 3,557.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,650.66x = 78,175,494.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,175,494.65/14,650.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.97

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