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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.72, 22,050.63 and 6,382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.72, 22,050.63 and 6,382.46 is: 9,568.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.72 : 22,050.63 = 6,382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.72/22,050.63 = 6,382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.72x = 22,050.63 × 6,382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.72x = 140,737,319.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,737,319.08/14,708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,568.29

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