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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.95, 22,076.73 and 3,624.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.95, 22,076.73 and 3,624.73 is: 5,437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.95 : 22,076.73 = 3,624.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.95/22,076.73 = 3,624.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.95x = 22,076.73 × 3,624.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.95x = 80,022,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,022,112.22/14,717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.04

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