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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.68, 22,156.74 and 4,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.68, 22,156.74 and 4,383 is: 6,573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.68 : 22,156.74 = 4,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.68/22,156.74 = 4,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.68x = 22,156.74 × 4,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.68x = 97,112,991.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,112,991.42/14,773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.38

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