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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.47, 22,079.03 and 3,626.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.47, 22,079.03 and 3,626.27 is: 5,439.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.47 : 22,079.03 = 3,626.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.47/22,079.03 = 3,626.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.47x = 22,079.03 × 3,626.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.47x = 80,064,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,064,498.79/14,719.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.36

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