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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.71, 22,432.25 and 6,405.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.71, 22,432.25 and 6,405.01 is: 9,607.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.71 : 22,432.25 = 6,405.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.71/22,432.25 = 6,405.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.71x = 22,432.25 × 6,405.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.71x = 143,678,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,678,641.39/14,954.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,607.58

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