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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.34, 22,160.66 and 4,383.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.34, 22,160.66 and 4,383.09 is: 6,575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.34 : 22,160.66 = 4,383.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.34/22,160.66 = 4,383.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.34x = 22,160.66 × 4,383.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.34x = 97,132,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,132,145.32/14,771.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.72

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