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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,555.06, 21,814.31 and 6,225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,555.06, 21,814.31 and 6,225.27 is: 9,330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,555.06 : 21,814.31 = 6,225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,555.06/21,814.31 = 6,225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,555.06x = 21,814.31 × 6,225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,555.06x = 135,799,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,799,969.61/14,555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.09

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