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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.53, 22,050.39 and 6,382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.53, 22,050.39 and 6,382.27 is: 9,568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.53 : 22,050.39 = 6,382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.53/22,050.39 = 6,382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.53x = 22,050.39 × 6,382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.53x = 140,731,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,731,542.59/14,708.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,568.02

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