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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,777.25, 22,169.73 and 4,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,777.25, 22,169.73 and 4,389 is: 6,584.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,777.25 : 22,169.73 = 4,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,777.25/22,169.73 = 4,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,777.25x = 22,169.73 × 4,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,777.25x = 97,302,944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,302,944.97/14,777.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,584.64

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