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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.38, 22,271.72 and 6,836.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.38, 22,271.72 and 6,836.40 is: 10,256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.38 : 22,271.72 = 6,836.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.38/22,271.72 = 6,836.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.38x = 22,271.72 × 6,836.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.38x = 152,258,352.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,258,352.43/14,845.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,256.28

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