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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.49, 22,063.42 and 6,388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.49, 22,063.42 and 6,388.28 is: 9,581.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.49 : 22,063.42 = 6,388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.49/22,063.42 = 6,388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.49x = 22,063.42 × 6,388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.49x = 140,947,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,947,187.14/14,710.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,581.40

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