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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.40, 21,984.30 and 6,336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.40, 21,984.30 and 6,336.60 is: 9,500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.40 : 21,984.30 = 6,336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.40/21,984.30 = 6,336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.40x = 21,984.30 × 6,336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.40x = 139,305,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,305,715.38/14,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,500.23

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