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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,154.27, 21,231.88 and 6,363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,154.27, 21,231.88 and 6,363.11 is: 9,544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,154.27 : 21,231.88 = 6,363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,154.27/21,231.88 = 6,363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,154.27x = 21,231.88 × 6,363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,154.27x = 135,100,787.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,100,787.95/14,154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.88

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