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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.90, 22,269.12 and 6,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.90, 22,269.12 and 6,946.24 is: 10,419.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.90 : 22,269.12 = 6,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.90/22,269.12 = 6,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.90x = 22,269.12 × 6,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.90x = 154,686,652.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,686,652.11/14,845.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.49

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