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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,756.88, 22,134.84 and 3,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,756.88, 22,134.84 and 3,663.76 is: 5,495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,756.88 : 22,134.84 = 3,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,756.88/22,134.84 = 3,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,756.88x = 22,134.84 × 3,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,756.88x = 81,096,741.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,096,741.40/14,756.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.52

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