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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,682.30, 22,022.96 and 3,589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,682.30, 22,022.96 and 3,589.04 is: 5,383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,682.30 : 22,022.96 = 3,589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,682.30/22,022.96 = 3,589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,682.30x = 22,022.96 × 3,589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,682.30x = 79,041,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,041,156.30/14,682.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.43

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