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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.62, 21,859.56 and 6,249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.62, 21,859.56 and 6,249.30 is: 9,376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.62 : 21,859.56 = 6,249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.62/21,859.56 = 6,249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.62x = 21,859.56 × 6,249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.62x = 136,606,948.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,606,948.31/14,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.15

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