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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.71, 21,854.53 and 6,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.71, 21,854.53 and 6,244.33 is: 9,366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.71 : 21,854.53 = 6,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.71/21,854.53 = 6,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.71x = 21,854.53 × 6,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.71x = 136,466,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,466,850.48/14,569.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.48

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