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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.22, 20,996.19 and 4,638.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.22, 20,996.19 and 4,638.86 is: 6,955.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.22 : 20,996.19 = 4,638.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.22/20,996.19 = 4,638.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.22x = 20,996.19 × 4,638.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.22x = 97,398,385.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,398,385.94/14,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.92

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