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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795, 22,202.21 and 5,435.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795, 22,202.21 and 5,435.10 is: 8,156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795 : 22,202.21 = 5,435.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795/22,202.21 = 5,435.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795x = 22,202.21 × 5,435.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795x = 120,671,231.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,671,231.57/14,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,156.22

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