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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,567.42, 21,858.42 and 6,775.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,567.42, 21,858.42 and 6,775.22 is: 10,166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,567.42 : 21,858.42 = 6,775.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,567.42/21,858.42 = 6,775.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,567.42x = 21,858.42 × 6,775.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,567.42x = 148,095,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,095,604.35/14,567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,166.22

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