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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,656.62, 21,984.72 and 3,563.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,656.62, 21,984.72 and 3,563.28 is: 5,344.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656.62 : 21,984.72 = 3,563.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656.62/21,984.72 = 3,563.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656.62x = 21,984.72 × 3,563.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656.62x = 78,337,713.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,337,713.08/14,656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,344.87

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