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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.96, 22,434.12 and 6,406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.96, 22,434.12 and 6,406.26 is: 9,609.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.96 : 22,434.12 = 6,406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.96/22,434.12 = 6,406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.96x = 22,434.12 × 6,406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.96x = 143,718,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,718,805.59/14,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,609.47

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