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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,738.29, 22,107.49 and 3,644.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,738.29, 22,107.49 and 3,644.94 is: 5,467.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,738.29 : 22,107.49 = 3,644.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,738.29/22,107.49 = 3,644.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,738.29x = 22,107.49 × 3,644.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,738.29x = 80,580,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,580,558.48/14,738.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,467.43

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