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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.98, 22,007.94 and 3,578.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.98, 22,007.94 and 3,578.58 is: 5,367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.98 : 22,007.94 = 3,578.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.98/22,007.94 = 3,578.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.98x = 22,007.94 × 3,578.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.98x = 78,757,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,757,173.93/14,671.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.86

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