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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.94, 21,995.72 and 3,570.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.94, 21,995.72 and 3,570.64 is: 5,355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.94 : 21,995.72 = 3,570.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.94/21,995.72 = 3,570.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.94x = 21,995.72 × 3,570.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.94x = 78,538,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,538,669.83/14,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,355.91

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