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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,911.68, 22,374.72 and 6,590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,911.68, 22,374.72 and 6,590.72 is: 9,889.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,911.68 : 22,374.72 = 6,590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,911.68/22,374.72 = 6,590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,911.68x = 22,374.72 × 6,590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,911.68x = 147,465,514.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,465,514.60/14,911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,889.26

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