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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.58, 22,067.28 and 3,618.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.58, 22,067.28 and 3,618.18 is: 5,427.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.58 : 22,067.28 = 3,618.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.58/22,067.28 = 3,618.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.58x = 22,067.28 × 3,618.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.58x = 79,843,391.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,843,391.15/14,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,427.25

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