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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.79, 22,055.27 and 6,385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.79, 22,055.27 and 6,385.53 is: 9,572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.79 : 22,055.27 = 6,385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.79/22,055.27 = 6,385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.79x = 22,055.27 × 6,385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.79x = 140,834,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,834,588.24/14,711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,572.91

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