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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.81, 22,353.66 and 4,371.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.81, 22,353.66 and 4,371.63 is: 6,557.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.81 : 22,353.66 = 4,371.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.81/22,353.66 = 4,371.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.81x = 22,353.66 × 4,371.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.81x = 97,721,930.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,721,930.67/14,901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,557.72

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