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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,144.68, 21,216.84 and 6,355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,144.68, 21,216.84 and 6,355.72 is: 9,533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,144.68 : 21,216.84 = 6,355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,144.68/21,216.84 = 6,355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,144.68x = 21,216.84 × 6,355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,144.68x = 134,848,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,848,294.32/14,144.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.50

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