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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,650.39, 21,972.11 and 6,325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,650.39, 21,972.11 and 6,325.86 is: 9,487.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,650.39 : 21,972.11 = 6,325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,650.39/21,972.11 = 6,325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,650.39x = 21,972.11 × 6,325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,650.39x = 138,992,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,992,350.27/14,650.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,487.28

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