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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,784, 22,176.24 and 4,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,784, 22,176.24 and 4,254.16 is: 6,381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,784 : 22,176.24 = 4,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,784/22,176.24 = 4,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,784x = 22,176.24 × 4,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,784x = 94,341,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,341,273.16/14,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.31

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