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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795, 22,186.72 and 6,360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795, 22,186.72 and 6,360.72 is: 9,538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795 : 22,186.72 = 6,360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795/22,186.72 = 6,360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795x = 22,186.72 × 6,360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795x = 141,123,513.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,123,513.64/14,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.60

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