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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.20, 21,924.60 and 6,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.20, 21,924.60 and 6,305.80 is: 9,451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.20 : 21,924.60 = 6,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.20/21,924.60 = 6,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.20x = 21,924.60 × 6,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.20x = 138,252,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,252,142.68/14,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.72

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