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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.79, 22,162.51 and 5,413.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.79, 22,162.51 and 5,413.43 is: 8,120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.79 : 22,162.51 = 5,413.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.79/22,162.51 = 5,413.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.79x = 22,162.51 × 5,413.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.79x = 119,975,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,975,258.68/14,773.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.82

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