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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,639.10, 21,942.90 and 6,323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,639.10, 21,942.90 and 6,323.04 is: 9,477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639.10 : 21,942.90 = 6,323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639.10/21,942.90 = 6,323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639.10x = 21,942.90 × 6,323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639.10x = 138,745,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,745,834.42/14,639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,477.76

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