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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.48, 22,293.09 and 6,541.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.48, 22,293.09 and 6,541.14 is: 9,813.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.48 : 22,293.09 = 6,541.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.48/22,293.09 = 6,541.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.48x = 22,293.09 × 6,541.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.48x = 145,822,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,822,222.72/14,859.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,813.41

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