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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,162.03, 21,243.05 and 6,365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,162.03, 21,243.05 and 6,365.38 is: 9,548.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,162.03 : 21,243.05 = 6,365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,162.03/21,243.05 = 6,365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,162.03x = 21,243.05 × 6,365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,162.03x = 135,220,085.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,220,085.61/14,162.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.07

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