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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.16, 22,466.60 and 6,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.16, 22,466.60 and 6,422 is: 9,635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.16 : 22,466.60 = 6,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.16/22,466.60 = 6,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.16x = 22,466.60 × 6,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.16x = 144,280,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,280,505.20/14,974.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,635.30

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