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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,785.76, 22,184.40 and 6,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,785.76, 22,184.40 and 6,572 is: 9,860.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,785.76 : 22,184.40 = 6,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,785.76/22,184.40 = 6,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,785.76x = 22,184.40 × 6,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,785.76x = 145,795,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,795,876.80/14,785.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.56

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