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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,810.64, 22,212.72 and 4,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,810.64, 22,212.72 and 4,423.20 is: 6,633.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,810.64 : 22,212.72 = 4,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,810.64/22,212.72 = 4,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,810.64x = 22,212.72 × 4,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,810.64x = 98,251,303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,251,303.10/14,810.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.83

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