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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,622.81, 21,926.63 and 6,298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,622.81, 21,926.63 and 6,298.25 is: 9,444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,622.81 : 21,926.63 = 6,298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,622.81/21,926.63 = 6,298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,622.81x = 21,926.63 × 6,298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,622.81x = 138,099,256.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,099,256.27/14,622.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.10

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