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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.94, 21,498.93 and 6,541.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.94, 21,498.93 and 6,541.70 is: 9,812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.94 : 21,498.93 = 6,541.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.94/21,498.93 = 6,541.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.94x = 21,498.93 × 6,541.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.94x = 140,639,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,639,550.38/14,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,812.33

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