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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,828.67, 22,246.65 and 4,440.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,828.67, 22,246.65 and 4,440.42 is: 6,661.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,828.67 : 22,246.65 = 4,440.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,828.67/22,246.65 = 4,440.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,828.67x = 22,246.65 × 4,440.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,828.67x = 98,784,469.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,784,469.59/14,828.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.72

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