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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.79, 22,001.95 and 4,137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.79, 22,001.95 and 4,137.22 is: 6,205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.79 : 22,001.95 = 4,137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.79/22,001.95 = 4,137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.79x = 22,001.95 × 4,137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.79x = 91,026,907.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,026,907.58/14,669.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.06

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