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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.79, 22,079.73 and 3,626.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.79, 22,079.73 and 3,626.74 is: 5,440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.79 : 22,079.73 = 3,626.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.79/22,079.73 = 3,626.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.79x = 22,079.73 × 3,626.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.79x = 80,077,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,077,439.98/14,719.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.12

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