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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.56, 22,031.28 and 3,594.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.56, 22,031.28 and 3,594.31 is: 5,391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.56 : 22,031.28 = 3,594.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.56/22,031.28 = 3,594.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.56x = 22,031.28 × 3,594.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.56x = 79,187,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,187,250.02/14,687.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.45

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