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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,550.83, 21,807.98 and 6,221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,550.83, 21,807.98 and 6,221.06 is: 9,323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,550.83 : 21,807.98 = 6,221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,550.83/21,807.98 = 6,221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,550.83x = 21,807.98 × 6,221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,550.83x = 135,668,611.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,668,611.91/14,550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.77

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