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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.88, 21,854.84 and 6,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.88, 21,854.84 and 6,244.50 is: 9,366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.88 : 21,854.84 = 6,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.88/21,854.84 = 6,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.88x = 21,854.84 × 6,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.88x = 136,472,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,472,548.38/14,569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.76

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