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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.36, 22,056.09 and 6,386.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.36, 22,056.09 and 6,386.09 is: 9,573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.36 : 22,056.09 = 6,386.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.36/22,056.09 = 6,386.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.36x = 22,056.09 × 6,386.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.36x = 140,852,065.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,852,065.51/14,712.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,573.72

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