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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.53, 22,056.30 and 6,386.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.53, 22,056.30 and 6,386.27 is: 9,573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.53 : 22,056.30 = 6,386.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.53/22,056.30 = 6,386.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.53x = 22,056.30 × 6,386.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.53x = 140,857,376.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,857,376.72/14,712.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,573.98

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