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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,629.59, 21,956.67 and 6,315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,629.59, 21,956.67 and 6,315.88 is: 9,479.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,629.59 : 21,956.67 = 6,315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,629.59/21,956.67 = 6,315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,629.59x = 21,956.67 × 6,315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,629.59x = 138,675,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,675,692.92/14,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,479.12

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