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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.40, 22,010.32 and 3,580.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.40, 22,010.32 and 3,580.30 is: 5,370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.40 : 22,010.32 = 3,580.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.40/22,010.32 = 3,580.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.40x = 22,010.32 × 3,580.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.40x = 78,803,560.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,803,560.55/14,673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.50

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