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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.31, 22,155.82 and 6,340.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.31, 22,155.82 and 6,340.03 is: 9,507.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.31 : 22,155.82 = 6,340.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.31/22,155.82 = 6,340.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.31x = 22,155.82 × 6,340.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.31x = 140,468,492.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,468,492.23/14,774.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.62

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