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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.61, 22,292.19 and 3,617.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.61, 22,292.19 and 3,617.03 is: 5,425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.61 : 22,292.19 = 3,617.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.61/22,292.19 = 3,617.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.61x = 22,292.19 × 3,617.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.61x = 80,631,575.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,631,575.73/14,861.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,425.49

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