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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,656.29, 21,990.57 and 6,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,656.29, 21,990.57 and 6,332.02 is: 9,500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656.29 : 21,990.57 = 6,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656.29/21,990.57 = 6,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656.29x = 21,990.57 × 6,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656.29x = 139,244,729.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,244,729.05/14,656.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,500.68

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