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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.66, 22,221.39 and 3,721.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.66, 22,221.39 and 3,721.44 is: 5,582.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.66 : 22,221.39 = 3,721.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.66/22,221.39 = 3,721.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.66x = 22,221.39 × 3,721.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.66x = 82,695,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,695,569.60/14,814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.01

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