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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,715.62, 22,073.44 and 3,771.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,715.62, 22,073.44 and 3,771.62 is: 5,657.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,715.62 : 22,073.44 = 3,771.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,715.62/22,073.44 = 3,771.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,715.62x = 22,073.44 × 3,771.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,715.62x = 83,252,627.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,252,627.77/14,715.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.43

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