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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,644.93, 21,979.70 and 6,331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,644.93, 21,979.70 and 6,331.29 is: 9,502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,644.93 : 21,979.70 = 6,331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,644.93/21,979.70 = 6,331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,644.93x = 21,979.70 × 6,331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,644.93x = 139,159,854.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,159,854.81/14,644.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.25

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