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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.71, 22,011.77 and 6,245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.71, 22,011.77 and 6,245.61 is: 9,367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.71 : 22,011.77 = 6,245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.71/22,011.77 = 6,245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.71x = 22,011.77 × 6,245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.71x = 137,476,881.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,476,881.75/14,675.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,367.65

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