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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,784.94, 22,170.72 and 4,252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,784.94, 22,170.72 and 4,252.55 is: 6,376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,784.94 : 22,170.72 = 4,252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,784.94/22,170.72 = 4,252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,784.94x = 22,170.72 × 4,252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,784.94x = 94,281,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,281,984.48/14,784.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.89

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