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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,714.72, 22,059.65 and 6,388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,714.72, 22,059.65 and 6,388.44 is: 9,577.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,714.72 : 22,059.65 = 6,388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,714.72/22,059.65 = 6,388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,714.72x = 22,059.65 × 6,388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,714.72x = 140,926,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,926,750.45/14,714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,577.26

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