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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.52, 22,078.64 and 3,625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.52, 22,078.64 and 3,625.68 is: 5,438.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.52 : 22,078.64 = 3,625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.52/22,078.64 = 3,625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.52x = 22,078.64 × 3,625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.52x = 80,050,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,050,083.48/14,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,438.36

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