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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,767.08, 22,148.76 and 6,452.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,767.08, 22,148.76 and 6,452.82 is: 9,678.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,767.08 : 22,148.76 = 6,452.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,767.08/22,148.76 = 6,452.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,767.08x = 22,148.76 × 6,452.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,767.08x = 142,921,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,921,961.50/14,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,678.42

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