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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.48, 22,011.68 and 3,581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.48, 22,011.68 and 3,581.04 is: 5,371.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.48 : 22,011.68 = 3,581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.48/22,011.68 = 3,581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.48x = 22,011.68 × 3,581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.48x = 78,824,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,824,706.55/14,674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.55

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