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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.12, 21,237.18 and 6,357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.12, 21,237.18 and 6,357.82 is: 9,536.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.12 : 21,237.18 = 6,357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.12/21,237.18 = 6,357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.12x = 21,237.18 × 6,357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.12x = 135,022,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,022,167.75/14,158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,536.73

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