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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811.58, 22,226.33 and 6,492.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811.58, 22,226.33 and 6,492.07 is: 9,742.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811.58 : 22,226.33 = 6,492.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811.58/22,226.33 = 6,492.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811.58x = 22,226.33 × 6,492.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811.58x = 144,294,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,294,890.20/14,811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,742.03

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