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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,767.50, 22,154.88 and 4,379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,767.50, 22,154.88 and 4,379.28 is: 6,570.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,767.50 : 22,154.88 = 4,379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,767.50/22,154.88 = 4,379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,767.50x = 22,154.88 × 4,379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,767.50x = 97,022,422.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,022,422.89/14,767.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,570.00

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