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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,655.20, 21,966.60 and 6,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,655.20, 21,966.60 and 6,333.80 is: 9,493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,655.20 : 21,966.60 = 6,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,655.20/21,966.60 = 6,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,655.20x = 21,966.60 × 6,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,655.20x = 139,132,051.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,132,051.08/14,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.70

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