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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,689.20, 22,033.68 and 3,595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,689.20, 22,033.68 and 3,595.92 is: 5,393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,689.20 : 22,033.68 = 3,595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,689.20/22,033.68 = 3,595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,689.20x = 22,033.68 × 3,595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,689.20x = 79,231,350.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,231,350.59/14,689.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.85

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