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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.76, 22,004.31 and 3,576.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.76, 22,004.31 and 3,576.50 is: 5,364.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.76 : 22,004.31 = 3,576.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.76/22,004.31 = 3,576.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.76x = 22,004.31 × 3,576.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.76x = 78,698,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,698,504.28/14,669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.68

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