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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,820.68, 22,229.40 and 4,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,820.68, 22,229.40 and 4,430 is: 6,644.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,820.68 : 22,229.40 = 4,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,820.68/22,229.40 = 4,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,820.68x = 22,229.40 × 4,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,820.68x = 98,476,242
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,476,242/14,820.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,644.52

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