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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,330.67, 21,503.31 and 6,538.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,330.67, 21,503.31 and 6,538.47 is: 9,811.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,330.67 : 21,503.31 = 6,538.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,330.67/21,503.31 = 6,538.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,330.67x = 21,503.31 × 6,538.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,330.67x = 140,598,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,598,747.34/14,330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,811.04

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