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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,762, 22,138.52 and 4,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,762, 22,138.52 and 4,371.60 is: 6,556.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,762 : 22,138.52 = 4,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,762/22,138.52 = 4,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,762x = 22,138.52 × 4,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,762x = 96,780,754.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,780,754.03/14,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,556.07

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