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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.61, 22,031.30 and 3,594.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.61, 22,031.30 and 3,594.45 is: 5,391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.61 : 22,031.30 = 3,594.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.61/22,031.30 = 3,594.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.61x = 22,031.30 × 3,594.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.61x = 79,190,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,190,470.35/14,687.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.65

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