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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.72, 22,052.15 and 6,383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.72, 22,052.15 and 6,383.44 is: 9,569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.72 : 22,052.15 = 6,383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.72/22,052.15 = 6,383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.72x = 22,052.15 × 6,383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.72x = 140,768,595.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,768,595.98/14,709.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,569.76

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