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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,731.89, 22,097.24 and 3,638.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,731.89, 22,097.24 and 3,638.29 is: 5,457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,731.89 : 22,097.24 = 3,638.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,731.89/22,097.24 = 3,638.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,731.89x = 22,097.24 × 3,638.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,731.89x = 80,396,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,396,203.43/14,731.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.29

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