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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.30, 22,051.54 and 6,383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.30, 22,051.54 and 6,383.06 is: 9,569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.30 : 22,051.54 = 6,383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.30/22,051.54 = 6,383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.30x = 22,051.54 × 6,383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.30x = 140,756,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,756,302.91/14,709.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,569.20

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