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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.28, 22,066.73 and 3,618.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.28, 22,066.73 and 3,618.07 is: 5,427.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.28 : 22,066.73 = 3,618.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.28/22,066.73 = 3,618.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.28x = 22,066.73 × 3,618.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.28x = 79,838,973.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,838,973.81/14,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,427.06

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