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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.36, 22,066.50 and 3,618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.36, 22,066.50 and 3,618.08 is: 5,426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.36 : 22,066.50 = 3,618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.36/22,066.50 = 3,618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.36x = 22,066.50 × 3,618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.36x = 79,838,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,838,362.32/14,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,426.99

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