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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.54, 22,063.88 and 6,391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.54, 22,063.88 and 6,391.28 is: 9,581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.54 : 22,063.88 = 6,391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.54/22,063.88 = 6,391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.54x = 22,063.88 × 6,391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.54x = 141,016,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,016,434.97/14,717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,581.52

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