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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.23, 22,005.43 and 3,577.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.23, 22,005.43 and 3,577.01 is: 5,365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.23 : 22,005.43 = 3,577.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.23/22,005.43 = 3,577.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.23x = 22,005.43 × 3,577.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.23x = 78,713,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,713,524.19/14,670.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,365.53

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