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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,777.33, 22,153.52 and 6,875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,777.33, 22,153.52 and 6,875.76 is: 10,307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,777.33 : 22,153.52 = 6,875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,777.33/22,153.52 = 6,875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,777.33x = 22,153.52 × 6,875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,777.33x = 152,322,286.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,322,286.68/14,777.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,307.84

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