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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,658.29, 21,993.57 and 6,334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,658.29, 21,993.57 and 6,334.02 is: 9,503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,658.29 : 21,993.57 = 6,334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,658.29/21,993.57 = 6,334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,658.29x = 21,993.57 × 6,334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,658.29x = 139,307,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,307,712.25/14,658.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,503.68

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