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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.69, 21,628.98 and 6,523.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.69, 21,628.98 and 6,523.97 is: 9,778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.69 : 21,628.98 = 6,523.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.69/21,628.98 = 6,523.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.69x = 21,628.98 × 6,523.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.69x = 141,106,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,106,708.51/14,430.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,778.24

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