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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,821.79, 22,225.68 and 4,958.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,821.79, 22,225.68 and 4,958.42 is: 7,435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,821.79 : 22,225.68 = 4,958.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,821.79/22,225.68 = 4,958.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,821.79x = 22,225.68 × 4,958.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,821.79x = 110,204,145.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,204,145.10/14,821.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,435.28

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