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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.35, 22,129.55 and 4,225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.35, 22,129.55 and 4,225.22 is: 6,336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.35 : 22,129.55 = 4,225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.35/22,129.55 = 4,225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.35x = 22,129.55 × 4,225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.35x = 93,502,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,502,217.25/14,755.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.83

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