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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.79, 21,697.38 and 6,149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.79, 21,697.38 and 6,149.94 is: 9,226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.79 : 21,697.38 = 6,149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.79/21,697.38 = 6,149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.79x = 21,697.38 × 6,149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.79x = 133,437,476.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,437,476.67/14,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.26

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