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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,913.14, 22,349.55 and 6,591.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,913.14, 22,349.55 and 6,591.74 is: 9,878.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,913.14 : 22,349.55 = 6,591.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,913.14/22,349.55 = 6,591.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,913.14x = 22,349.55 × 6,591.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,913.14x = 147,322,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,322,422.72/14,913.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,878.70

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