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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.48, 22,294.98 and 6,537.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.48, 22,294.98 and 6,537.46 is: 9,809.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.48 : 22,294.98 = 6,537.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.48/22,294.98 = 6,537.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.48x = 22,294.98 × 6,537.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.48x = 145,752,395.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,752,395.79/14,858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,809.38

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