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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.27, 22,026.51 and 6,362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.27, 22,026.51 and 6,362.80 is: 9,537.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.27 : 22,026.51 = 6,362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.27/22,026.51 = 6,362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.27x = 22,026.51 × 6,362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.27x = 140,150,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,150,328.77/14,695.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,537.10

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