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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.73, 21,991.35 and 6,339.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.73, 21,991.35 and 6,339.07 is: 9,513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.73 : 21,991.35 = 6,339.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.73/21,991.35 = 6,339.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.73x = 21,991.35 × 6,339.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.73x = 139,404,707.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,404,707.04/14,652.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,513.91

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