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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,416.52, 21,607.50 and 6,623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,416.52, 21,607.50 and 6,623.24 is: 9,926.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,416.52 : 21,607.50 = 6,623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,416.52/21,607.50 = 6,623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,416.52x = 21,607.50 × 6,623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,416.52x = 143,111,658.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,111,658.30/14,416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,926.92

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