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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,408.70, 21,611.22 and 4,548.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,408.70, 21,611.22 and 4,548.98 is: 6,822.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,408.70 : 21,611.22 = 4,548.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,408.70/21,611.22 = 4,548.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,408.70x = 21,611.22 × 4,548.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,408.70x = 98,308,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,308,899.50/14,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,822.88

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