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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,639.35, 21,943.28 and 6,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,639.35, 21,943.28 and 6,323.28 is: 9,478.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639.35 : 21,943.28 = 6,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639.35/21,943.28 = 6,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639.35x = 21,943.28 × 6,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639.35x = 138,753,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,753,503.56/14,639.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,478.12

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