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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.44, 21,999.57 and 6,338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.44, 21,999.57 and 6,338.86 is: 9,512.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.44 : 21,999.57 = 6,338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.44/21,999.57 = 6,338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.44x = 21,999.57 × 6,338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.44x = 139,452,194.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,452,194.29/14,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.14

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