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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,741.30, 22,111.97 and 3,647.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,741.30, 22,111.97 and 3,647.84 is: 5,471.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,741.30 : 22,111.97 = 3,647.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,741.30/22,111.97 = 3,647.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,741.30x = 22,111.97 × 3,647.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,741.30x = 80,660,799.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,660,799.85/14,741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.76

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