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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811.97, 22,221.47 and 4,423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811.97, 22,221.47 and 4,423.99 is: 6,637.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811.97 : 22,221.47 = 4,423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811.97/22,221.47 = 4,423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811.97x = 22,221.47 × 4,423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811.97x = 98,307,538.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,307,538.95/14,811.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,637.03

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