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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.23, 22,161.34 and 4,385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.23, 22,161.34 and 4,385.98 is: 6,578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.23 : 22,161.34 = 4,385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.23/22,161.34 = 4,385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.23x = 22,161.34 × 4,385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.23x = 97,199,194.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,199,194.01/14,774.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,578.97

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