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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.30, 22,130.21 and 4,223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.30, 22,130.21 and 4,223.07 is: 6,333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.30 : 22,130.21 = 4,223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.30/22,130.21 = 4,223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.30x = 22,130.21 × 4,223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.30x = 93,457,436.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,457,436.50/14,755.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,333.82

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