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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.88, 22,063.13 and 3,615.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.88, 22,063.13 and 3,615.66 is: 5,423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.88 : 22,063.13 = 3,615.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.88/22,063.13 = 3,615.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.88x = 22,063.13 × 3,615.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.88x = 79,772,758.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,772,758.54/14,708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.44

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