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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,778.63, 22,168.33 and 4,248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,778.63, 22,168.33 and 4,248.23 is: 6,372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,778.63 : 22,168.33 = 4,248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,778.63/22,168.33 = 4,248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,778.63x = 22,168.33 × 4,248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,778.63x = 94,176,043.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,176,043.09/14,778.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.45

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