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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.88, 22,051.24 and 6,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.88, 22,051.24 and 6,383.88 is: 9,569.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.88 : 22,051.24 = 6,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.88/22,051.24 = 6,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.88x = 22,051.24 × 6,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.88x = 140,772,454.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,772,454.05/14,710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,569.27

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