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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,714.61, 22,059.47 and 6,388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,714.61, 22,059.47 and 6,388.34 is: 9,577.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,714.61 : 22,059.47 = 6,388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,714.61/22,059.47 = 6,388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,714.61x = 22,059.47 × 6,388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,714.61x = 140,923,252.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,923,252.34/14,714.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,577.10

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