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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.79, 22,078.23 and 3,625.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.79, 22,078.23 and 3,625.74 is: 5,438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.79 : 22,078.23 = 3,625.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.79/22,078.23 = 3,625.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.79x = 22,078.23 × 3,625.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.79x = 80,049,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,049,921.64/14,718.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,438.62

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