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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,885.67, 22,324.11 and 6,563.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,885.67, 22,324.11 and 6,563.53 is: 9,843.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,885.67 : 22,324.11 = 6,563.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,885.67/22,324.11 = 6,563.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,885.67x = 22,324.11 × 6,563.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,885.67x = 146,524,969.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,524,969.00/14,885.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.35

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