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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,812.59, 22,222.38 and 4,424.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,812.59, 22,222.38 and 4,424.07 is: 6,637.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,812.59 : 22,222.38 = 4,424.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,812.59/22,222.38 = 4,424.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,812.59x = 22,222.38 × 4,424.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,812.59x = 98,313,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,313,364.69/14,812.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,637.15

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