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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.68, 21,991.04 and 3,567.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.68, 21,991.04 and 3,567.37 is: 5,351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.68 : 21,991.04 = 3,567.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.68/21,991.04 = 3,567.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.68x = 21,991.04 × 3,567.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.68x = 78,450,240.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,450,240.26/14,660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.06

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