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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,809.26, 22,217.38 and 4,421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,809.26, 22,217.38 and 4,421.28 is: 6,632.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,809.26 : 22,217.38 = 4,421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,809.26/22,217.38 = 4,421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,809.26x = 22,217.38 × 4,421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,809.26x = 98,229,257.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,229,257.85/14,809.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.96

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