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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.02, 22,473.92 and 6,426.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.02, 22,473.92 and 6,426.89 is: 9,642.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.02 : 22,473.92 = 6,426.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.02/22,473.92 = 6,426.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.02x = 22,473.92 × 6,426.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.02x = 144,437,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,437,267.20/14,979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,642.64

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