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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.62, 22,157.40 and 4,382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.62, 22,157.40 and 4,382.56 is: 6,573.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.62 : 22,157.40 = 4,382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.62/22,157.40 = 4,382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.62x = 22,157.40 × 4,382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.62x = 97,106,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,106,134.94/14,771.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.83

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