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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.25, 21,990.03 and 3,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.25, 21,990.03 and 3,567 is: 5,350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.25 : 21,990.03 = 3,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.25/21,990.03 = 3,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.25x = 21,990.03 × 3,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.25x = 78,438,437.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,438,437.01/14,660.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.42

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