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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,588.28, 21,885.12 and 6,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,588.28, 21,885.12 and 6,266.88 is: 9,401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,588.28 : 21,885.12 = 6,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,588.28/21,885.12 = 6,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,588.28x = 21,885.12 × 6,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,588.28x = 137,151,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,151,420.83/14,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,401.48

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