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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.61, 22,116.29 and 3,651.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.61, 22,116.29 and 3,651.03 is: 5,476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.61 : 22,116.29 = 3,651.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.61/22,116.29 = 3,651.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.61x = 22,116.29 × 3,651.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.61x = 80,747,220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,747,220.02/14,744.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,476.39

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