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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.40, 22,011.82 and 3,581.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.40, 22,011.82 and 3,581.30 is: 5,372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.40 : 22,011.82 = 3,581.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.40/22,011.82 = 3,581.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.40x = 22,011.82 × 3,581.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.40x = 78,830,930.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,830,930.97/14,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.00

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