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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.24, 21,226.86 and 6,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.24, 21,226.86 and 6,366.60 is: 9,549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.24 : 21,226.86 = 6,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.24/21,226.86 = 6,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.24x = 21,226.86 × 6,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.24x = 135,142,926.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,142,926.88/14,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.90

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