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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.78, 22,014.88 and 3,583.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.78, 22,014.88 and 3,583.14 is: 5,374.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.78 : 22,014.88 = 3,583.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.78/22,014.88 = 3,583.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.78x = 22,014.88 × 3,583.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.78x = 78,882,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,882,397.12/14,676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,374.64

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