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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.84, 21,995.45 and 3,570.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.84, 21,995.45 and 3,570.59 is: 5,355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.84 : 21,995.45 = 3,570.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.84/21,995.45 = 3,570.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.84x = 21,995.45 × 3,570.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.84x = 78,536,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,536,605.99/14,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,355.80

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