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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.37, 22,431.73 and 6,404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.37, 22,431.73 and 6,404.66 is: 9,607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.37 : 22,431.73 = 6,404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.37/22,431.73 = 6,404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.37x = 22,431.73 × 6,404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.37x = 143,667,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,667,571.82/14,954.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,607.06

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