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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.72, 22,053.65 and 6,384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.72, 22,053.65 and 6,384.44 is: 9,571.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.72 : 22,053.65 = 6,384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.72/22,053.65 = 6,384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.72x = 22,053.65 × 6,384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.72x = 140,800,205.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,800,205.21/14,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,571.27

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