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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.85, 21,204.87 and 6,252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.85, 21,204.87 and 6,252.67 is: 9,372.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.85 : 21,204.87 = 6,252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.85/21,204.87 = 6,252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.85x = 21,204.87 × 6,252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.85x = 132,587,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,587,054.50/14,145.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.86

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