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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.58, 21,483.53 and 6,425.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.58, 21,483.53 and 6,425.73 is: 9,641.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.58 : 21,483.53 = 6,425.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.58/21,483.53 = 6,425.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.58x = 21,483.53 × 6,425.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.58x = 138,047,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,047,331.10/14,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,641.81

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