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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,662.98, 21,997.55 and 6,344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,662.98, 21,997.55 and 6,344.18 is: 9,517.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,662.98 : 21,997.55 = 6,344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,662.98/21,997.55 = 6,344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,662.98x = 21,997.55 × 6,344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,662.98x = 139,556,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,556,422.58/14,662.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,517.60

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