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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,799, 22,198.50 and 4,411.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,799, 22,198.50 and 4,411.02 is: 6,616.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,799 : 22,198.50 = 4,411.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,799/22,198.50 = 4,411.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,799x = 22,198.50 × 4,411.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,799x = 97,918,027.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,918,027.47/14,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,616.53

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