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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.92, 22,066.36 and 6,389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.92, 22,066.36 and 6,389.88 is: 9,584.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.92 : 22,066.36 = 6,389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.92/22,066.36 = 6,389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.92x = 22,066.36 × 6,389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.92x = 141,001,392.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,001,392.44/14,710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,584.81

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