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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.51, 22,050.36 and 6,382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.51, 22,050.36 and 6,382.25 is: 9,567.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.51 : 22,050.36 = 6,382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.51/22,050.36 = 6,382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.51x = 22,050.36 × 6,382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.51x = 140,730,910.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,730,910.11/14,708.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,567.99

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