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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.64, 21,237.93 and 6,358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.64, 21,237.93 and 6,358.34 is: 9,537.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.64 : 21,237.93 = 6,358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.64/21,237.93 = 6,358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.64x = 21,237.93 × 6,358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.64x = 135,037,873.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,037,873.65/14,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,537.49

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