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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.02, 22,079.39 and 3,626.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.02, 22,079.39 and 3,626.18 is: 5,439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.02 : 22,079.39 = 3,626.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.02/22,079.39 = 3,626.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.02x = 22,079.39 × 3,626.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.02x = 80,063,842.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,063,842.43/14,720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.11

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