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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,808.66, 22,195.72 and 5,441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,808.66, 22,195.72 and 5,441.62 is: 8,156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,808.66 : 22,195.72 = 5,441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,808.66/22,195.72 = 5,441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,808.66x = 22,195.72 × 5,441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,808.66x = 120,780,673.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,780,673.87/14,808.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,156.08

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