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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,655.62, 21,983.23 and 3,562.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,655.62, 21,983.23 and 3,562.27 is: 5,343.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,655.62 : 21,983.23 = 3,562.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,655.62/21,983.23 = 3,562.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,655.62x = 21,983.23 × 3,562.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,655.62x = 78,310,246.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,310,246.78/14,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.36

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