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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.40, 21,903.74 and 6,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.40, 21,903.74 and 6,292.52 is: 9,425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.40 : 21,903.74 = 6,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.40/21,903.74 = 6,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.40x = 21,903.74 × 6,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.40x = 137,829,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,829,722.02/14,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.29

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