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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,809.50, 22,217.76 and 4,421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,809.50, 22,217.76 and 4,421.52 is: 6,633.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,809.50 : 22,217.76 = 4,421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,809.50/22,217.76 = 4,421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,809.50x = 22,217.76 × 4,421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,809.50x = 98,236,270.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,236,270.20/14,809.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.33

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