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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,780.68, 22,167.24 and 4,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,780.68, 22,167.24 and 4,390 is: 6,583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,780.68 : 22,167.24 = 4,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,780.68/22,167.24 = 4,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,780.68x = 22,167.24 × 4,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,780.68x = 97,314,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,314,183.60/14,780.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,583.88

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