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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,153.27, 21,230.38 and 6,362.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,153.27, 21,230.38 and 6,362.11 is: 9,543.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,153.27 : 21,230.38 = 6,362.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,153.27/21,230.38 = 6,362.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,153.27x = 21,230.38 × 6,362.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,153.27x = 135,069,906.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,069,906.75/14,153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.37

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