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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.68, 22,239.90 and 4,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.68, 22,239.90 and 4,437 is: 6,655.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.68 : 22,239.90 = 4,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.68/22,239.90 = 4,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.68x = 22,239.90 × 4,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.68x = 98,678,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,678,436.30/14,827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.02

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