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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,655.98, 21,983.67 and 3,562.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,655.98, 21,983.67 and 3,562.73 is: 5,344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,655.98 : 21,983.67 = 3,562.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,655.98/21,983.67 = 3,562.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,655.98x = 21,983.67 × 3,562.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,655.98x = 78,321,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,321,880.62/14,655.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,344.02

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