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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.77, 21,996.36 and 6,359.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.77, 21,996.36 and 6,359.31 is: 9,532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.77 : 21,996.36 = 6,359.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.77/21,996.36 = 6,359.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.77x = 21,996.36 × 6,359.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.77x = 139,881,672.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,881,672.11/14,674.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,532.12

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