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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,769.52, 22,154.17 and 3,676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,769.52, 22,154.17 and 3,676.14 is: 5,514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,769.52 : 22,154.17 = 3,676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,769.52/22,154.17 = 3,676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,769.52x = 22,154.17 × 3,676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,769.52x = 81,441,717.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,441,717.47/14,769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.17

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