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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.20, 22,255.68 and 4,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.20, 22,255.68 and 4,446.08 is: 6,669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.20 : 22,255.68 = 4,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.20/22,255.68 = 4,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.20x = 22,255.68 × 4,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.20x = 98,950,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,950,533.73/14,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.98

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