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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.03, 22,066.36 and 3,617.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.03, 22,066.36 and 3,617.82 is: 5,426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.03 : 22,066.36 = 3,617.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.03/22,066.36 = 3,617.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.03x = 22,066.36 × 3,617.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.03x = 79,831,990.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,831,990.11/14,711.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,426.68

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