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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.95, 21,554.57 and 6,472.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.95, 21,554.57 and 6,472.98 is: 9,712.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.95 : 21,554.57 = 6,472.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.95/21,554.57 = 6,472.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.95x = 21,554.57 × 6,472.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.95x = 139,522,316.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,522,316.70/14,364.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,712.69

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