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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811.50, 22,218.06 and 4,424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811.50, 22,218.06 and 4,424.06 is: 6,636.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811.50 : 22,218.06 = 4,424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811.50/22,218.06 = 4,424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811.50x = 22,218.06 × 4,424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811.50x = 98,294,030.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,294,030.52/14,811.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,636.33

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