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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,314.08, 21,471.12 and 6,525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,314.08, 21,471.12 and 6,525.12 is: 9,787.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,314.08 : 21,471.12 = 6,525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,314.08/21,471.12 = 6,525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,314.08x = 21,471.12 × 6,525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,314.08x = 140,101,634.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,101,634.53/14,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,787.68

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