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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.81, 22,157.72 and 4,383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.81, 22,157.72 and 4,383.56 is: 6,575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.81 : 22,157.72 = 4,383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.81/22,157.72 = 4,383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.81x = 22,157.72 × 4,383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.81x = 97,129,745.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,129,745.00/14,771.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.34

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