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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.52, 21,363.27 and 6,451.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.52, 21,363.27 and 6,451.78 is: 9,676.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.52 : 21,363.27 = 6,451.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.52/21,363.27 = 6,451.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.52x = 21,363.27 × 6,451.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.52x = 137,831,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,831,118.12/14,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,676.08

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