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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,312.08, 21,468.12 and 6,523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,312.08, 21,468.12 and 6,523.12 is: 9,784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,312.08 : 21,468.12 = 6,523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,312.08/21,468.12 = 6,523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,312.08x = 21,468.12 × 6,523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,312.08x = 140,039,122.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,039,122.93/14,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,784.68

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