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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.30, 21,996.44 and 3,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.30, 21,996.44 and 3,571 is: 5,356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.30 : 21,996.44 = 3,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.30/21,996.44 = 3,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.30x = 21,996.44 × 3,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.30x = 78,549,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,549,287.24/14,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,356.50

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