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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,658.23, 21,979.12 and 6,333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,658.23, 21,979.12 and 6,333.05 is: 9,496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,658.23 : 21,979.12 = 6,333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,658.23/21,979.12 = 6,333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,658.23x = 21,979.12 × 6,333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,658.23x = 139,194,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,194,865.92/14,658.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.02

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