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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.66, 22,013.49 and 6,348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.66, 22,013.49 and 6,348.86 is: 9,523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.66 : 22,013.49 = 6,348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.66/22,013.49 = 6,348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.66x = 22,013.49 × 6,348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.66x = 139,760,566.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,760,566.12/14,675.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.29

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