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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,626.44, 21,951.97 and 6,312.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,626.44, 21,951.97 and 6,312.78 is: 9,474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,626.44 : 21,951.97 = 6,312.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,626.44/21,951.97 = 6,312.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,626.44x = 21,951.97 × 6,312.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,626.44x = 138,577,941.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,577,941.39/14,626.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.48

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