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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.28, 22,158.12 and 4,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.28, 22,158.12 and 4,383 is: 6,574.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.28 : 22,158.12 = 4,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.28/22,158.12 = 4,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.28x = 22,158.12 × 4,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.28x = 97,119,039.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,119,039.96/14,771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,574.86

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