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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,686.98, 22,030.37 and 3,593.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,686.98, 22,030.37 and 3,593.83 is: 5,390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,686.98 : 22,030.37 = 3,593.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,686.98/22,030.37 = 3,593.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,686.98x = 22,030.37 × 3,593.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,686.98x = 79,173,331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,173,331.57/14,686.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.72

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