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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.13, 22,073.99 and 3,622.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.13, 22,073.99 and 3,622.91 is: 5,434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.13 : 22,073.99 = 3,622.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.13/22,073.99 = 3,622.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.13x = 22,073.99 × 3,622.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.13x = 79,972,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,972,143.35/14,716.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,434.32

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