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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.23, 22,414.12 and 6,626.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.23, 22,414.12 and 6,626.71 is: 9,934.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.23 : 22,414.12 = 6,626.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.23/22,414.12 = 6,626.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.23x = 22,414.12 × 6,626.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.23x = 148,531,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,531,727.94/14,951.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,934.42

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