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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.70, 22,008.84 and 3,579.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.70, 22,008.84 and 3,579.39 is: 5,369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.70 : 22,008.84 = 3,579.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.70/22,008.84 = 3,579.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.70x = 22,008.84 × 3,579.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.70x = 78,778,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,778,221.81/14,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.03

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