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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,780.77, 22,168.38 and 6,348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,780.77, 22,168.38 and 6,348.76 is: 9,521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,780.77 : 22,168.38 = 6,348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,780.77/22,168.38 = 6,348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,780.77x = 22,168.38 × 6,348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,780.77x = 140,741,724.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,741,724.21/14,780.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.95

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