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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,758.68, 22,137.98 and 4,371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,758.68, 22,137.98 and 4,371.24 is: 6,556.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,758.68 : 22,137.98 = 4,371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,758.68/22,137.98 = 4,371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,758.68x = 22,137.98 × 4,371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,758.68x = 96,770,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,770,423.70/14,758.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,556.85

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