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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.26, 21,237.39 and 6,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.26, 21,237.39 and 6,357.96 is: 9,536.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.26 : 21,237.39 = 6,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.26/21,237.39 = 6,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.26x = 21,237.39 × 6,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.26x = 135,026,476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,026,476.12/14,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,536.94

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