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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,659.40, 21,989.10 and 6,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,659.40, 21,989.10 and 6,348.80 is: 9,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,659.40 : 21,989.10 = 6,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,659.40/21,989.10 = 6,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,659.40x = 21,989.10 × 6,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,659.40x = 139,604,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,604,398.08/14,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.20

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