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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,656.79, 21,991.32 and 6,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,656.79, 21,991.32 and 6,332.52 is: 9,501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656.79 : 21,991.32 = 6,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656.79/21,991.32 = 6,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656.79x = 21,991.32 × 6,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656.79x = 139,260,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,260,473.73/14,656.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.43

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