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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,657.23, 21,977.62 and 6,332.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,657.23, 21,977.62 and 6,332.05 is: 9,494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,657.23 : 21,977.62 = 6,332.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,657.23/21,977.62 = 6,332.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,657.23x = 21,977.62 × 6,332.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,657.23x = 139,163,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,163,388.72/14,657.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,494.52

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