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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.62, 22,258.13 and 6,522.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.62, 22,258.13 and 6,522.66 is: 9,786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.62 : 22,258.13 = 6,522.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.62/22,258.13 = 6,522.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.62x = 22,258.13 × 6,522.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.62x = 145,182,181.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,182,181.61/14,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,786.05

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