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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.76, 22,137.96 and 4,367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.76, 22,137.96 and 4,367.78 is: 6,552.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.76 : 22,137.96 = 4,367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.76/22,137.96 = 4,367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.76x = 22,137.96 × 4,367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.76x = 96,693,738.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,693,738.93/14,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.95

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