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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.44, 21,333.66 and 4,986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.44, 21,333.66 and 4,986.28 is: 7,479.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.44 : 21,333.66 = 4,986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.44/21,333.66 = 4,986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.44x = 21,333.66 × 4,986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.44x = 106,375,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,375,602.18/14,222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,479.42

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