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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.16, 22,144.98 and 4,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.16, 22,144.98 and 4,374.76 is: 6,562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.16 : 22,144.98 = 4,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.16/22,144.98 = 4,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.16x = 22,144.98 × 4,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.16x = 96,878,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,878,972.70/14,763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,562.21

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