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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,799.40, 22,193.70 and 7,401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,799.40, 22,193.70 and 7,401.40 is: 11,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,799.40 : 22,193.70 = 7,401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,799.40/22,193.70 = 7,401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,799.40x = 22,193.70 × 7,401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,799.40x = 164,264,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,264,451.18/14,799.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.40

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