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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,738.98, 22,108.48 and 3,645.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,738.98, 22,108.48 and 3,645.86 is: 5,468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,738.98 : 22,108.48 = 3,645.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,738.98/22,108.48 = 3,645.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,738.98x = 22,108.48 × 3,645.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,738.98x = 80,604,422.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,604,422.89/14,738.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.79

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