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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,682.44, 22,023.59 and 3,589.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,682.44, 22,023.59 and 3,589.19 is: 5,383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,682.44 : 22,023.59 = 3,589.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,682.44/22,023.59 = 3,589.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,682.44x = 22,023.59 × 3,589.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,682.44x = 79,046,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,046,720.93/14,682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.76

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