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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.26, 22,267.90 and 6,631.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.26, 22,267.90 and 6,631.50 is: 9,947.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.26 : 22,267.90 = 6,631.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.26/22,267.90 = 6,631.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.26x = 22,267.90 × 6,631.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.26x = 147,669,578.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,669,578.85/14,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,947.25

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