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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,809.25, 22,217.39 and 4,421.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,809.25, 22,217.39 and 4,421.27 is: 6,632.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,809.25 : 22,217.39 = 4,421.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,809.25/22,217.39 = 4,421.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,809.25x = 22,217.39 × 4,421.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,809.25x = 98,229,079.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,229,079.89/14,809.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.95

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