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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.93, 21,350.32 and 6,635.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.93, 21,350.32 and 6,635.95 is: 9,945.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.93 : 21,350.32 = 6,635.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.93/21,350.32 = 6,635.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.93x = 21,350.32 × 6,635.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.93x = 141,679,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,679,674.08/14,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,945.97

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