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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.84, 21,999.94 and 3,573.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.84, 21,999.94 and 3,573.58 is: 5,360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.84 : 21,999.94 = 3,573.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.84/21,999.94 = 3,573.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.84x = 21,999.94 × 3,573.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.84x = 78,618,545.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,618,545.59/14,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.29

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