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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.69, 22,287.54 and 5,622.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.69, 22,287.54 and 5,622.21 is: 8,430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.69 : 22,287.54 = 5,622.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.69/22,287.54 = 5,622.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.69x = 22,287.54 × 5,622.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.69x = 125,305,118.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,305,118.83/14,862.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,430.85

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