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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,535.02, 21,804.74 and 6,215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,535.02, 21,804.74 and 6,215.06 is: 9,323.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,535.02 : 21,804.74 = 6,215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,535.02/21,804.74 = 6,215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,535.02x = 21,804.74 × 6,215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,535.02x = 135,517,814.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,517,814.13/14,535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.54

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