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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.77, 22,014.88 and 3,583.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.77, 22,014.88 and 3,583.15 is: 5,374.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.77 : 22,014.88 = 3,583.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.77/22,014.88 = 3,583.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.77x = 22,014.88 × 3,583.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.77x = 78,882,617.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,882,617.27/14,676.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,374.66

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