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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,769.05, 22,152.45 and 3,675.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,769.05, 22,152.45 and 3,675.73 is: 5,513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,769.05 : 22,152.45 = 3,675.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,769.05/22,152.45 = 3,675.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,769.05x = 22,152.45 × 3,675.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,769.05x = 81,426,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,426,425.04/14,769.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.32

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