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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.69, 22,295.31 and 3,619.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.69, 22,295.31 and 3,619.13 is: 5,428.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.69 : 22,295.31 = 3,619.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.69/22,295.31 = 3,619.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.69x = 22,295.31 × 3,619.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.69x = 80,689,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,689,607.18/14,863.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,428.64

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