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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,567.70, 21,843.45 and 6,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,567.70, 21,843.45 and 6,246.30 is: 9,365.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,567.70 : 21,843.45 = 6,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,567.70/21,843.45 = 6,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,567.70x = 21,843.45 × 6,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,567.70x = 136,440,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,440,741.74/14,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,365.98

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