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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811.26, 22,220.40 and 4,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811.26, 22,220.40 and 4,423.28 is: 6,635.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811.26 : 22,220.40 = 4,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811.26/22,220.40 = 4,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811.26x = 22,220.40 × 4,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811.26x = 98,287,050.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,287,050.91/14,811.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.97

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