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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,658.30, 21,986.51 and 6,332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,658.30, 21,986.51 and 6,332.45 is: 9,498.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,658.30 : 21,986.51 = 6,332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,658.30/21,986.51 = 6,332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,658.30x = 21,986.51 × 6,332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,658.30x = 139,228,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,228,333.65/14,658.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.26

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