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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,550.66, 21,811.86 and 6,232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,550.66, 21,811.86 and 6,232.86 is: 9,343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,550.66 : 21,811.86 = 6,232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,550.66/21,811.86 = 6,232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,550.66x = 21,811.86 × 6,232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,550.66x = 135,950,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,950,269.72/14,550.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.24

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