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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,761.08, 22,149.72 and 6,326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,761.08, 22,149.72 and 6,326.82 is: 9,493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,761.08 : 22,149.72 = 6,326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,761.08/22,149.72 = 6,326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,761.08x = 22,149.72 × 6,326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,761.08x = 140,137,291.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,137,291.49/14,761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.70

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