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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,822.79, 22,223.70 and 7,421.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,822.79, 22,223.70 and 7,421.94 is: 11,127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,822.79 : 22,223.70 = 7,421.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,822.79/22,223.70 = 7,421.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,822.79x = 22,223.70 × 7,421.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,822.79x = 164,942,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,942,967.98/14,822.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,127.66

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