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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,750.76, 22,130.44 and 4,362.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,750.76, 22,130.44 and 4,362.78 is: 6,545.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,750.76 : 22,130.44 = 4,362.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,750.76/22,130.44 = 4,362.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,750.76x = 22,130.44 × 4,362.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,750.76x = 96,550,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,550,241.02/14,750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,545.44

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