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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,535.06, 21,806.94 and 6,215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,535.06, 21,806.94 and 6,215.82 is: 9,325.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,535.06 : 21,806.94 = 6,215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,535.06/21,806.94 = 6,215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,535.06x = 21,806.94 × 6,215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,535.06x = 135,548,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,548,013.79/14,535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,325.59

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