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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,705.41, 22,045.72 and 6,379.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,705.41, 22,045.72 and 6,379.15 is: 9,563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,705.41 : 22,045.72 = 6,379.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,705.41/22,045.72 = 6,379.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,705.41x = 22,045.72 × 6,379.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,705.41x = 140,632,921.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,632,921.47/14,705.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,563.35

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