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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.56, 21,997.92 and 6,352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.56, 21,997.92 and 6,352.64 is: 9,529.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.56 : 21,997.92 = 6,352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.56/21,997.92 = 6,352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.56x = 21,997.92 × 6,352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.56x = 139,744,866.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,744,866.51/14,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.43

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