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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,779.68, 22,165.74 and 4,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,779.68, 22,165.74 and 4,389 is: 6,582.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,779.68 : 22,165.74 = 4,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,779.68/22,165.74 = 4,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,779.68x = 22,165.74 × 4,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,779.68x = 97,285,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,285,432.86/14,779.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,582.38

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