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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.08, 21,463.34 and 6,517.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.08, 21,463.34 and 6,517.56 is: 9,778.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.08 : 21,463.34 = 6,517.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.08/21,463.34 = 6,517.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.08x = 21,463.34 × 6,517.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.08x = 139,888,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,888,606.25/14,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,778.95

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