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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.53, 22,048.89 and 6,381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.53, 22,048.89 and 6,381.27 is: 9,566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.53 : 22,048.89 = 6,381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.53/22,048.89 = 6,381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.53x = 22,048.89 × 6,381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.53x = 140,699,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,699,920.29/14,707.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,566.52

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