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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.52, 21,854.25 and 6,244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.52, 21,854.25 and 6,244.14 is: 9,366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.52 : 21,854.25 = 6,244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.52/21,854.25 = 6,244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.52x = 21,854.25 × 6,244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.52x = 136,460,996.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,460,996.60/14,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.20

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