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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.40, 22,080.60 and 4,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.40, 22,080.60 and 4,190.40 is: 6,285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.40 : 22,080.60 = 4,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.40/22,080.60 = 4,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.40x = 22,080.60 × 4,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.40x = 92,526,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,526,546.24/14,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,285.60

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