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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.13, 22,063.50 and 3,615.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.13, 22,063.50 and 3,615.91 is: 5,423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.13 : 22,063.50 = 3,615.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.13/22,063.50 = 3,615.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.13x = 22,063.50 × 3,615.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.13x = 79,779,630.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,779,630.29/14,709.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.82

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