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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,241.92, 21,365.34 and 6,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,241.92, 21,365.34 and 6,347.24 is: 9,521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241.92 : 21,365.34 = 6,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241.92/21,365.34 = 6,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241.92x = 21,365.34 × 6,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241.92x = 135,610,940.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,610,940.66/14,241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.96

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