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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,678.67, 22,012.69 and 6,245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,678.67, 22,012.69 and 6,245.73 is: 9,366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,678.67 : 22,012.69 = 6,245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,678.67/22,012.69 = 6,245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,678.67x = 22,012.69 × 6,245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,678.67x = 137,485,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,485,357.73/14,678.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.34

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