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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811.39, 22,216.68 and 3,718.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811.39, 22,216.68 and 3,718.44 is: 5,577.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811.39 : 22,216.68 = 3,718.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811.39/22,216.68 = 3,718.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811.39x = 22,216.68 × 3,718.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811.39x = 82,611,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,611,391.58/14,811.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.56

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