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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,780.27, 22,167.63 and 6,348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,780.27, 22,167.63 and 6,348.26 is: 9,521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,780.27 : 22,167.63 = 6,348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,780.27/22,167.63 = 6,348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,780.27x = 22,167.63 × 6,348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,780.27x = 140,725,767.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,725,767.99/14,780.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.19

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