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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,912.41, 22,363.83 and 6,592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,912.41, 22,363.83 and 6,592.24 is: 9,886.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912.41 : 22,363.83 = 6,592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912.41/22,363.83 = 6,592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912.41x = 22,363.83 × 6,592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912.41x = 147,427,734.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,427,734.68/14,912.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,886.24

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