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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845, 22,271.36 and 6,526.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845, 22,271.36 and 6,526.66 is: 9,791.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845 : 22,271.36 = 6,526.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845/22,271.36 = 6,526.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845x = 22,271.36 × 6,526.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845x = 145,357,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,357,594.46/14,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,791.69

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