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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,910.78, 22,369.62 and 4,380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,910.78, 22,369.62 and 4,380.96 is: 6,572.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910.78 : 22,369.62 = 4,380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910.78/22,369.62 = 4,380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910.78x = 22,369.62 × 4,380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910.78x = 98,000,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,000,410.44/14,910.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.45

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