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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.34, 22,152.51 and 4,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.34, 22,152.51 and 4,380 is: 6,570

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.34 : 22,152.51 = 4,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.34/22,152.51 = 4,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.34x = 22,152.51 × 4,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.34x = 97,027,993.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,027,993.80/14,768.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,570

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