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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,647.47, 21,971.66 and 6,325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,647.47, 21,971.66 and 6,325.93 is: 9,489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,647.47 : 21,971.66 = 6,325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,647.47/21,971.66 = 6,325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,647.47x = 21,971.66 × 6,325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,647.47x = 138,991,178.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,991,178.98/14,647.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.09

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