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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.46, 22,209.71 and 4,418.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.46, 22,209.71 and 4,418.21 is: 6,627.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.46 : 22,209.71 = 4,418.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.46/22,209.71 = 4,418.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.46x = 22,209.71 × 4,418.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.46x = 98,127,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,127,029.68/14,806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,627.31

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