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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,657.93, 21,986.70 and 3,564.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,657.93, 21,986.70 and 3,564.59 is: 5,346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,657.93 : 21,986.70 = 3,564.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,657.93/21,986.70 = 3,564.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,657.93x = 21,986.70 × 3,564.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,657.93x = 78,373,570.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,373,570.95/14,657.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,346.84

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