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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.10, 22,013.70 and 6,357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.10, 22,013.70 and 6,357.10 is: 9,537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.10 : 22,013.70 = 6,357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.10/22,013.70 = 6,357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.10x = 22,013.70 × 6,357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.10x = 139,943,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,943,292.27/14,673.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,537.40

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