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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.79, 22,289.61 and 6,541.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.79, 22,289.61 and 6,541.23 is: 9,808.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.79 : 22,289.61 = 6,541.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.79/22,289.61 = 6,541.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.79x = 22,289.61 × 6,541.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.79x = 145,801,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,801,465.62/14,864.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,808.51

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