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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.34, 22,157.02 and 4,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.34, 22,157.02 and 4,383 is: 6,574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.34 : 22,157.02 = 4,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.34/22,157.02 = 4,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.34x = 22,157.02 × 4,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.34x = 97,114,218.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,114,218.66/14,771.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,574.50

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