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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.26, 22,006.62 and 6,885.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.26, 22,006.62 and 6,885.54 is: 10,328.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.26 : 22,006.62 = 6,885.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.26/22,006.62 = 6,885.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.26x = 22,006.62 × 6,885.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.26x = 151,527,462.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,527,462.27/14,671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,328.18

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