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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.66, 22,011.99 and 6,347.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.66, 22,011.99 and 6,347.86 is: 9,521.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.66 : 22,011.99 = 6,347.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.66/22,011.99 = 6,347.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.66x = 22,011.99 × 6,347.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.66x = 139,729,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,729,030.84/14,674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.79

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