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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,576.44, 21,871.80 and 6,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,576.44, 21,871.80 and 6,254 is: 9,384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,576.44 : 21,871.80 = 6,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,576.44/21,871.80 = 6,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,576.44x = 21,871.80 × 6,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,576.44x = 136,786,237.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,786,237.20/14,576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,384.06

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