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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,154.90, 21,232.82 and 6,363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,154.90, 21,232.82 and 6,363.73 is: 9,545.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,154.90 : 21,232.82 = 6,363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,154.90/21,232.82 = 6,363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,154.90x = 21,232.82 × 6,363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,154.90x = 135,119,933.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,119,933.62/14,154.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.81

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