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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,712.98, 53,587.69 and 14,669.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,712.98, 53,587.69 and 14,669.18 is: 22,011.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,712.98 : 53,587.69 = 14,669.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,712.98/53,587.69 = 14,669.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,712.98x = 53,587.69 × 14,669.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,712.98x = 786,087,165.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,087,165.78/35,712.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.25

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