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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.17, 21,997.83 and 6,344.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.17, 21,997.83 and 6,344.37 is: 9,517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.17 : 21,997.83 = 6,344.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.17/21,997.83 = 6,344.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.17x = 21,997.83 × 6,344.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.17x = 139,562,331.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,562,331.47/14,663.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,517.88

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