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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,769.63, 22,154.41 and 6,330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,769.63, 22,154.41 and 6,330.66 is: 9,495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,769.63 : 22,154.41 = 6,330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,769.63/22,154.41 = 6,330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,769.63x = 22,154.41 × 6,330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,769.63x = 140,252,129.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,252,129.78/14,769.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.98

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