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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.94, 22,166.37 and 6,461.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.94, 22,166.37 and 6,461.58 is: 9,698.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.94 : 22,166.37 = 6,461.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.94/22,166.37 = 6,461.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.94x = 22,166.37 × 6,461.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.94x = 143,229,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,229,773.06/14,768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,698.04

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