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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.77, 21,385.67 and 6,361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.77, 21,385.67 and 6,361.89 is: 9,545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.77 : 21,385.67 = 6,361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.77/21,385.67 = 6,361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.77x = 21,385.67 × 6,361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.77x = 136,053,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,053,324.19/14,253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.07

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