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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.12, 21,217.89 and 6,352.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.12, 21,217.89 and 6,352.25 is: 9,525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.12 : 21,217.89 = 6,352.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.12/21,217.89 = 6,352.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.12x = 21,217.89 × 6,352.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.12x = 134,781,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,781,341.75/14,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,525.10

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