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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,628.59, 21,955.17 and 6,314.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,628.59, 21,955.17 and 6,314.89 is: 9,477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,628.59 : 21,955.17 = 6,314.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,628.59/21,955.17 = 6,314.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,628.59x = 21,955.17 × 6,314.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,628.59x = 138,644,373.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,644,373.71/14,628.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,477.63

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