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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,776.68, 22,161.24 and 4,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,776.68, 22,161.24 and 4,386 is: 6,577.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,776.68 : 22,161.24 = 4,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,776.68/22,161.24 = 4,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,776.68x = 22,161.24 × 4,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,776.68x = 97,199,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,199,198.64/14,776.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.88

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