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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.44, 22,011.75 and 3,581.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.44, 22,011.75 and 3,581.22 is: 5,371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.44 : 22,011.75 = 3,581.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.44/22,011.75 = 3,581.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.44x = 22,011.75 × 3,581.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.44x = 78,828,919.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,828,919.34/14,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.85

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