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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,171.12, 21,256.50 and 6,374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,171.12, 21,256.50 and 6,374.42 is: 9,561.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,171.12 : 21,256.50 = 6,374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,171.12/21,256.50 = 6,374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,171.12x = 21,256.50 × 6,374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,171.12x = 135,497,858.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,497,858.73/14,171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.55

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