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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,805.96, 22,208.96 and 4,417.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,805.96, 22,208.96 and 4,417.71 is: 6,626.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,805.96 : 22,208.96 = 4,417.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,805.96/22,208.96 = 4,417.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,805.96x = 22,208.96 × 4,417.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,805.96x = 98,112,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,112,744.68/14,805.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,626.57

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