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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.77, 22,011.89 and 3,581.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.77, 22,011.89 and 3,581.15 is: 5,371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.77 : 22,011.89 = 3,581.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.77/22,011.89 = 3,581.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.77x = 22,011.89 × 3,581.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.77x = 78,827,751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,827,751.91/14,674.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.65

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