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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,698.65, 22,031.56 and 6,366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,698.65, 22,031.56 and 6,366.18 is: 9,542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,698.65 : 22,031.56 = 6,366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,698.65/22,031.56 = 6,366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,698.65x = 22,031.56 × 6,366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,698.65x = 140,256,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,256,843.29/14,698.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,542.16

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