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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.71, 22,013.27 and 6,246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.71, 22,013.27 and 6,246.61 is: 9,369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.71 : 22,013.27 = 6,246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.71/22,013.27 = 6,246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.71x = 22,013.27 × 6,246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.71x = 137,508,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,508,312.51/14,676.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,369.15

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