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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,555.09, 21,814.37 and 6,225.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,555.09, 21,814.37 and 6,225.31 is: 9,330.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,555.09 : 21,814.37 = 6,225.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,555.09/21,814.37 = 6,225.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,555.09x = 21,814.37 × 6,225.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,555.09x = 135,801,254.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,801,254.68/14,555.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.16

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