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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.92, 22,009.46 and 6,347.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.92, 22,009.46 and 6,347.39 is: 9,523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.92 : 22,009.46 = 6,347.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.92/22,009.46 = 6,347.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.92x = 22,009.46 × 6,347.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.92x = 139,702,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,702,484.53/14,668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.71

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