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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,642.73, 21,947.43 and 6,203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,642.73, 21,947.43 and 6,203.97 is: 9,298.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,642.73 : 21,947.43 = 6,203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,642.73/21,947.43 = 6,203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,642.73x = 21,947.43 × 6,203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,642.73x = 136,161,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,161,197.30/14,642.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,298.89

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