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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,813.59, 22,223.88 and 4,425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,813.59, 22,223.88 and 4,425.07 is: 6,638.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,813.59 : 22,223.88 = 4,425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,813.59/22,223.88 = 4,425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,813.59x = 22,223.88 × 4,425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,813.59x = 98,342,224.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,342,224.67/14,813.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,638.65

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