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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,654.62, 21,957.90 and 6,214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,654.62, 21,957.90 and 6,214.38 is: 9,311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,654.62 : 21,957.90 = 6,214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,654.62/21,957.90 = 6,214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,654.62x = 21,957.90 × 6,214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,654.62x = 136,454,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,454,734.60/14,654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,311.38

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