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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.79, 22,053.77 and 6,384.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.79, 22,053.77 and 6,384.53 is: 9,571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.79 : 22,053.77 = 6,384.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.79/22,053.77 = 6,384.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.79x = 22,053.77 × 6,384.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.79x = 140,802,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,802,845.91/14,710.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,571.40

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