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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.09, 22,072.77 and 6,398.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.09, 22,072.77 and 6,398.09 is: 9,599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.09 : 22,072.77 = 6,398.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.09/22,072.77 = 6,398.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.09x = 22,072.77 × 6,398.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.09x = 141,223,569.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,223,569.01/14,711.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,599.80

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