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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.59, 21,953.67 and 6,313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.59, 21,953.67 and 6,313.88 is: 9,476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.59 : 21,953.67 = 6,313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.59/21,953.67 = 6,313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.59x = 21,953.67 × 6,313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.59x = 138,612,869.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,612,869.15/14,627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.13

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