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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,751.68, 22,127.48 and 4,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,751.68, 22,127.48 and 4,364.24 is: 6,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,751.68 : 22,127.48 = 4,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,751.68/22,127.48 = 4,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,751.68x = 22,127.48 × 4,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,751.68x = 96,569,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,569,633.32/14,751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.35

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