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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.55, 22,299.57 and 6,540.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.55, 22,299.57 and 6,540.51 is: 9,813.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.55 : 22,299.57 = 6,540.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.55/22,299.57 = 6,540.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.55x = 22,299.57 × 6,540.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.55x = 145,850,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,850,560.58/14,861.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,813.95

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