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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671, 22,006.50 and 6,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671, 22,006.50 and 6,463 is: 9,694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671 : 22,006.50 = 6,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671/22,006.50 = 6,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671x = 22,006.50 × 6,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671x = 142,228,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,228,009.50/14,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,694.50

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