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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.72, 22,130.32 and 4,363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.72, 22,130.32 and 4,363.96 is: 6,544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.72 : 22,130.32 = 4,363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.72/22,130.32 = 4,363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.72x = 22,130.32 × 4,363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.72x = 96,575,831.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,575,831.27/14,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.98

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