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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,680.97, 22,024.82 and 6,362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,680.97, 22,024.82 and 6,362.38 is: 9,545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,680.97 : 22,024.82 = 6,362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,680.97/22,024.82 = 6,362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,680.97x = 22,024.82 × 6,362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,680.97x = 140,130,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,130,242.46/14,680.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.03

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