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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,764.82, 22,147.32 and 3,671.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,764.82, 22,147.32 and 3,671.51 is: 5,507.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764.82 : 22,147.32 = 3,671.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764.82/22,147.32 = 3,671.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764.82x = 22,147.32 × 3,671.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764.82x = 81,314,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,314,162.22/14,764.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.29

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