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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,692.76, 22,048.40 and 6,259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,692.76, 22,048.40 and 6,259.24 is: 9,392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,692.76 : 22,048.40 = 6,259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,692.76/22,048.40 = 6,259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,692.76x = 22,048.40 × 6,259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,692.76x = 138,006,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,006,195.92/14,692.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.80

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