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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,626.93, 21,942.69 and 6,309.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,626.93, 21,942.69 and 6,309.31 is: 9,464.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,626.93 : 21,942.69 = 6,309.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,626.93/21,942.69 = 6,309.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,626.93x = 21,942.69 × 6,309.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,626.93x = 138,443,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,443,233.44/14,626.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.95

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