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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,665.55, 21,998.12 and 3,572.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,665.55, 21,998.12 and 3,572.26 is: 5,358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,665.55 : 21,998.12 = 3,572.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,665.55/21,998.12 = 3,572.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,665.55x = 21,998.12 × 3,572.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,665.55x = 78,582,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,582,931.29/14,665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.34

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