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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,754.88, 22,131.84 and 3,661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,754.88, 22,131.84 and 3,661.76 is: 5,492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,754.88 : 22,131.84 = 3,661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,754.88/22,131.84 = 3,661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,754.88x = 22,131.84 × 3,661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,754.88x = 81,041,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,041,486.44/14,754.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.52

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