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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.30, 21,995.49 and 6,338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.30, 21,995.49 and 6,338.46 is: 9,507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.30 : 21,995.49 = 6,338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.30/21,995.49 = 6,338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.30x = 21,995.49 × 6,338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.30x = 139,417,533.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,417,533.55/14,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.28

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