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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.16, 22,465.10 and 6,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.16, 22,465.10 and 6,421 is: 9,633.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.16 : 22,465.10 = 6,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.16/22,465.10 = 6,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.16x = 22,465.10 × 6,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.16x = 144,248,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,248,407.10/14,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,633.80

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