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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,626.85, 21,942.56 and 6,309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,626.85, 21,942.56 and 6,309.23 is: 9,464.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,626.85 : 21,942.56 = 6,309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,626.85/21,942.56 = 6,309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,626.85x = 21,942.56 × 6,309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,626.85x = 138,440,563.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,440,563.89/14,626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.83

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