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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.41, 22,278.54 and 4,177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.41, 22,278.54 and 4,177.74 is: 6,267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.41 : 22,278.54 = 4,177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.41/22,278.54 = 4,177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.41x = 22,278.54 × 4,177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.41x = 93,073,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,073,947.70/14,851.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,267.01

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