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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.31, 22,159.85 and 4,385.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.31, 22,159.85 and 4,385.25 is: 6,577.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.31 : 22,159.85 = 4,385.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.31/22,159.85 = 4,385.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.31x = 22,159.85 × 4,385.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.31x = 97,176,460.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,176,460.29/14,774.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.39

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