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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,775.61, 22,162.95 and 3,682.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,775.61, 22,162.95 and 3,682.27 is: 5,523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,775.61 : 22,162.95 = 3,682.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,775.61/22,162.95 = 3,682.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,775.61x = 22,162.95 × 3,682.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,775.61x = 81,609,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,609,965.90/14,775.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.29

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