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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,680.24, 22,016.10 and 6,358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,680.24, 22,016.10 and 6,358.70 is: 9,536.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,680.24 : 22,016.10 = 6,358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,680.24/22,016.10 = 6,358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,680.24x = 22,016.10 × 6,358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,680.24x = 139,993,775.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,993,775.07/14,680.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,536.20

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