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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.40, 22,279.50 and 4,322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.40, 22,279.50 and 4,322.58 is: 6,482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.40 : 22,279.50 = 4,322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.40/22,279.50 = 4,322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.40x = 22,279.50 × 4,322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.40x = 96,304,921.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,304,921.11/14,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.82

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