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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.61, 22,161.45 and 3,681.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.61, 22,161.45 and 3,681.27 is: 5,521.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.61 : 22,161.45 = 3,681.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.61/22,161.45 = 3,681.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.61x = 22,161.45 × 3,681.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.61x = 81,582,281.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,582,281.04/14,774.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.79

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