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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.81, 21,358.44 and 6,441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.81, 21,358.44 and 6,441.69 is: 9,666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.81 : 21,358.44 = 6,441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.81/21,358.44 = 6,441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.81x = 21,358.44 × 6,441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.81x = 137,584,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,584,449.36/14,232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,666.71

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