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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,786.76, 22,159.79 and 6,473.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,786.76, 22,159.79 and 6,473.73 is: 9,701.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,786.76 : 22,159.79 = 6,473.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,786.76/22,159.79 = 6,473.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,786.76x = 22,159.79 × 6,473.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,786.76x = 143,456,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,456,497.32/14,786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.69

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