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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.11, 22,294.44 and 3,618.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.11, 22,294.44 and 3,618.54 is: 5,427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.11 : 22,294.44 = 3,618.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.11/22,294.44 = 3,618.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.11x = 22,294.44 × 3,618.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.11x = 80,673,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,673,322.92/14,863.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,427.76

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