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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.13, 22,164.84 and 4,385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.13, 22,164.84 and 4,385.88 is: 6,579.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.13 : 22,164.84 = 4,385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.13/22,164.84 = 4,385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.13x = 22,164.84 × 4,385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.13x = 97,212,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,212,328.46/14,774.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,579.90

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