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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,650.17, 21,983.24 and 6,215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,650.17, 21,983.24 and 6,215.36 is: 9,326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,650.17 : 21,983.24 = 6,215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,650.17/21,983.24 = 6,215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,650.17x = 21,983.24 × 6,215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,650.17x = 136,633,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,633,609.57/14,650.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.42

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